Monroe County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,386 | — | #2,330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,750 | -24.5% | #2,354 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.2 years | +18.8% | #570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,300 | -44.6% | #2,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $690 | -40.7% | #2,784 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +10.8% | #1,751 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Monroe County has a population of 12,386, making it the #2,330 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Monroe County is $56,750, ranking #2,354 out of 3,222 counties — 24.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Monroe County is $156,300 (-44.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $690/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.9%.
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92.9% of residents in Monroe County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Monroe County, West Virginia
Monroe County, West Virginia has a total population of 12,386, making it the 2,330th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Monroe County is 46.2 years, which is 18.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Monroe County is $56,750, which ranks #2,354 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Monroe County is $156,300, 44.6% below the national median. Renters in Monroe County pay a median gross rent of $690 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Monroe County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.6 min.
Monroe County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Monroe 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.