Monongalia County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 107,163 | — | #584 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,346 | -13.0% | #1,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.7 years | -15.9% | #3,097 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $267,700 | -5.0% | #796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | -15.1% | #1,044 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | +56.4% | #2,643 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monongalia County has a population of 107,163, making it the #584 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Monongalia County is $65,346, ranking #1,611 out of 3,222 counties — 13.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Monongalia County is $267,700 (-5.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $987/mo and the homeownership rate is 57.9%.
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94.7% of residents in Monongalia County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County, West Virginia has a total population of 107,163, making it the 584th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monongalia County is 32.7 years, which is 15.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monongalia County is $65,346, which ranks #1,611 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Monongalia County is $267,700, 5.0% below the national median. Renters in Monongalia County pay a median gross rent of $987 per month. The homeownership rate is 57.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monongalia County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.3 min.
Monongalia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.5%).
All data for Monongalia County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.