Monroe County's estimated 2026 population is 12,634 with a growth rate of 0.69% 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 -6.55% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (96.27%)
Two or more races (2.34%)
Black or African American (1.3%)
Other race (0.1%)
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% |
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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