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Monroe County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

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.

12,502
Total Population
26
Population Density (miĀ²)
40
Population Rank (State)
60 0.48%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,93896.27%
Two or more races2902.34%
Black or African American1611.3%
Other race120.1%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Monroe County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,127-
Families$68,030$80,388
Households$54,508$66,394
Non Families$27,889$37,601

$37,636

Average Income

$54,508

Median Household Income

15.67%

Poverty Rate