
Southern Coalfields · West Virginia
Mingo County
Williamson is the county seat. Home to 23,568 West Virginians.
County seat: WilliamsonPopulation: 23,568
Verification Status
Mingo County — verified against primary sources
- Last Verified
- July 15, 2026
Data coverage
- VerifiedBasic information
- VerifiedLocal government
- VerifiedElected representation
- VerifiedCommunity
- VerifiedCivic information & meetings
- VerifiedInfrastructure & data
- PendingLegislation
- PendingCommunity projects
- PendingLocal news
- PendingEmergency contacts
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At a glance
At a glance
Elections
Register to vote
West Virginia Secretary of State
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23,568
U.S. Census
County seat
Williamson
Who represents youContact your representatives
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Who represents you
Contact your representatives
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www.mingocountywv.gov
Nathan BrownCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Nathan Brown
County Commissioner
Diann HannahCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Diann Hannah
County Commissioner
Thomas TaylorCounty CommissionerView full profile →
Thomas Taylor
County Commissioner
Statewide Officials
Who represents every West Virginian.
These seven constitutional officers serve every county in the state. Open a profile for full biography, responsibilities, and contact information.
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Governor
Patrick Morrisey
Republican · Current officeholder
Governor of West Virginia
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Lieutenant Governor
Randy Smith
Republican · Current officeholder
Lieutenant Governor / President of the Senate
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Attorney General
John B. McCuskey
Republican · Current officeholder
Attorney General of West Virginia
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Secretary of State
Kris Warner
Republican · Current officeholder
Secretary of State of West Virginia
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State Auditor
Mark Hunt
Republican · Current officeholder
State Auditor of West Virginia
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State Treasurer
Larry Pack
Republican · Current officeholder
State Treasurer of West Virginia
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Commissioner of Agriculture
Kent Leonhardt
Republican · Current officeholder
Commissioner of Agriculture of West Virginia
Show up, speak upPublic meetings
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Public meetings
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Learning and wellbeingSchools & healthcare
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Learning and wellbeing
Schools & healthcare
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- Mingo County SchoolsWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Hospitals
- Williamson Memorial HospitalCommunity hospital859 Alderson Street, Williamson, WV 25661 (opens in a new tab)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Health Department
- Mingo County Health DepartmentWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Libraries
Higher education
- Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Williamson campus)Website(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Place and economyLife & work here
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Place and economy
Life & work here
Tap to closeTap to openPopulation
23,568
Land area
423 sq mi
Established
1895
Largest employers
Major industries
- Coal mining
- Natural gas
- Healthcare
- Local government & education
Parks & recreation
- Hatfield-McCoy Trails (regional)Off-highway vehicle trail systemWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
- Matewan Historic DistrictNational Historic Landmark DistrictWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Municipalities
- Williamson
- Delbarton
- Gilbert
- Kermit
- Matewan
County: Mingo · Region: Southern Coalfields
Systems that hold this county togetherInfrastructure
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Systems that hold this county together
Infrastructure
Tap to closeTap to openMajor roads
- U.S. Route 52
- U.S. Route 119 (Corridor G)
- WV Route 49
- WV Route 65
Emergency management
- Mingo County Office of Emergency ManagementWebsite(opens official site in a new tab) (opens in a new tab)
Save these numbersEmergency contacts
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Save these numbers
Emergency contacts
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911Poison Control
1-800-222-1222211 (statewide help line)
211988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
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Transparency
Sources & verification
Tap to closeTap to open| Section | Source | Last verified |
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| Basic information | U.S. Census Bureau (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Local government | Mingo County Commission (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Elected representation | West Virginia Legislature — 2025 Membership Directory (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Community profile | Mingo County (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Civic information | Mingo County Commission & County Clerk (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
| Infrastructure | WV Department of Transportation (opens in a new tab) | 2026-07-15 |
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