Monongalia County, West Virginia Population 2022
Monongalia County, West Virginia's estimated population is 105,495 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monongalia County, West Virginia is the 4th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 96,754 and has seen a growth of 9.03% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 4,768 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 8,540 | 3,772 | 79.11% |
| 1810 | 12,793 | 4,253 | 49.80% |
| 1820 | 11,060 | -1,733 | -13.55% |
| 1830 | 14,056 | 2,996 | 27.09% |
| 1840 | 17,368 | 3,312 | 23.56% |
| 1850 | 12,387 | -4,981 | -28.68% |
| 1860 | 13,048 | 661 | 5.34% |
| 1870 | 13,547 | 499 | 3.82% |
| 1880 | 14,985 | 1,438 | 10.61% |
| 1890 | 15,705 | 720 | 4.80% |
| 1900 | 19,049 | 3,344 | 21.29% |
| 1910 | 24,334 | 5,285 | 27.74% |
| 1920 | 33,618 | 9,284 | 38.15% |
| 1930 | 50,083 | 16,465 | 48.98% |
| 1940 | 51,252 | 1,169 | 2.33% |
| 1950 | 60,797 | 9,545 | 18.62% |
| 1960 | 55,617 | -5,180 | -8.52% |
| 1970 | 63,714 | 8,097 | 14.56% |
| 1980 | 75,024 | 11,310 | 17.75% |
| 1990 | 75,509 | 485 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 96,754 | 21,245 | 28.14% |
| 2011 | 99,018 | 2,264 | 2.34% |
| 2012 | 100,915 | 1,897 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 102,266 | 1,351 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 103,480 | 1,214 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 104,681 | 1,201 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 105,643 | 962 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 105,782 | 139 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 105,651 | -131 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 105,612 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 105,573 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 105,534 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 105,495 | -39 | -0.04% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94,277 | 88.78% |
| Black or African American | 3,794 | 3.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 81 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 3,568 | 3.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 1,042 | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 3,433 | 3.23% |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,233 | 2.5 | 58.2 |
| Married | 16,671 | 3.18 | 84.6 |
| Male | 1,929 | 3.6 | 50.3 |
| Female | 3,065 | 3.45 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 18,568 | 1.62 | 36.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,114 | 1.68% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,660 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 17,750 | 26.73% |
| Some College | 10,283 | 15.49% |
| Associates Degree | 4,607 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,899 | 20.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,091 | 22.73% |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2,303 | 2,195 | 1,786 |
| Other Race | 385 | 385 | 270 |
| Hispanic | 1,087 | 975 | 509 |
| White | 59,484 | 55,159 | 25,307 |
| Black | 2,334 | 2,209 | 867 |
| 2+ Races | 1,089 | 1,019 | 375 |
| Native American | 77 | 36 | 6 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.55%.
$40,906
Average Earnings
$45,520
Average Male
$35,493
Average Female
Monongalia County, West Virginia Language by Age
Monongalia County, West Virginia Language
92.47% of Monongalia County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 7.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 64 | 28 | 43.75% |
| Multiple | 3,149 | 890 | 28.26% |
| Black | 3,355 | 921 | 27.45% |
| Asian | 3,487 | 872 | 25.01% |
| White | 88,089 | 16,974 | 19.27% |
| Other | 440 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,966 | 422 | 21.46% |
20.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
21.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia is Native, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia is Hispanic, with 21.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.11%.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Monongalia County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
Monongalia County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,822 | 6.07% |
| Black | 70 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 26 | 32.10% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.85% |
| Other Race | 9 | 0.98% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 4.49% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 3.18% |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
5.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.30%
Born in Monongalia County, West Virginia
94.40%
Native Born
5.60%
Foreign Born
3.78%
Non Citizen
1.83%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.40% of Monongalia County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 57.30% having been born in West Virginia. 3.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990