Mingo is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 302 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

thumb|right|A mural in Mingo celebrating the railroad heritage

Mingo was platted in 1884. It is named from Mingo, Ohio, a city name derived from the historic Iroquoian Mingo people.

The city was originally established as a coal mining community, along with many of its neighboring communities.

Geography

Mingo is located at (41.767764, -93.283772).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics