Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 12,502 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 40th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,520 and has seen a growth of -7.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Monroe County includes 96.27% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,938 | 96.27% |
| Two or more races | 290 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Monroe County's average per capita income is $37,636. Household income levels show a median of $54,508. The poverty rate stands at 15.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,127 | - |
| Families | $68,030 | $80,388 |
| Households | $54,508 | $66,394 |
| Non Families | $27,889 | $37,601 |
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Median Household Income
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