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World Population Review
Monongalia County, West Virginia Population 2021
Monongalia County, West Virginia's estimated population is 105,534 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 9.07% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 105,534 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 105,573 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 105,612 | -39 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 105,651 | -131 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 105,782 | 139 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 105,643 | 962 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 104,681 | 1,201 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 103,480 | 1,214 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 102,266 | 1,351 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 100,915 | 1,897 | 1.92% |
| 2011 | 99,018 | 2,264 | 2.34% |
| 2010 | 96,754 | 21,245 | 28.14% |
| 1990 | 75,509 | 485 | 0.65% |
| 1980 | 75,024 | 11,310 | 17.75% |
| 1970 | 63,714 | 8,097 | 14.56% |
| 1960 | 55,617 | -5,180 | -8.52% |
| 1950 | 60,797 | 9,545 | 18.62% |
| 1940 | 51,252 | 1,169 | 2.33% |
| 1930 | 50,083 | 16,465 | 48.98% |
| 1920 | 33,618 | 9,284 | 38.15% |
| 1910 | 24,334 | 5,285 | 27.74% |
| 1900 | 19,049 | 3,344 | 21.29% |
| 1890 | 15,705 | 720 | 4.80% |
| 1880 | 14,985 | 1,438 | 10.61% |
| 1870 | 13,547 | 499 | 3.82% |
| 1860 | 13,048 | 661 | 5.34% |
| 1850 | 12,387 | -4,981 | -28.68% |
| 1840 | 17,368 | 3,312 | 23.56% |
| 1830 | 14,056 | 2,996 | 27.09% |
| 1820 | 11,060 | -1,733 | -13.55% |
| 1810 | 12,793 | 4,253 | 49.80% |
| 1800 | 8,540 | 3,772 | 79.11% |
| 1790 | 4,768 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.04%
County Website
State
Founded
October 9, 1776
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
96,754
Growth Since 2010
9.07%
Monongalia County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94,397 | 89.50% |
| Black or African American | 3,781 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 3,644 | 3.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2,831 | 2.68% |
| Some Other Race | 741 | 0.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.08% |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Population by Race
Monongalia County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Population by Age
Monongalia County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 39,466 | 2.53 | 56.8 |
| Non Family | 18,731 | 1.65 | 35.7 |
| Married | 16,060 | 3.26 | 81.7 |
| Female | 2,903 | 3.43 | 58.1 |
| Male | 1,772 | 3.69 | 51.2 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,116 | 1.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,889 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 17,835 | 27.21% |
| Some College | 10,644 | 16.24% |
| Associates Degree | 3,984 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13,771 | 21.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,314 | 21.84% |
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Monongalia County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58,968 | 54,535 | 24,515 |
| Black | 2,277 | 2,086 | 731 |
| Asian | 2,243 | 2,083 | 1,760 |
| Hispanic | 1,105 | 967 | 515 |
| 2+ Races | 815 | 765 | 358 |
| Other Race | 274 | 274 | 240 |
| Native American | 80 | 42 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 87.59%.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,408
Average Earnings
$44,126
Average Male
$34,636
Average Female
Monongalia County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Monongalia County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Language
91.97% of Monongalia County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 8.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.64% of the population.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Language
Monongalia County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87,953 | 17,440 | 19.83% |
| Black | 3,221 | 980 | 30.43% |
| Asian | 3,545 | 934 | 26.35% |
| Multiple | 2,621 | 707 | 26.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,944 | 415 | 21.35% |
| Other | 607 | 230 | 37.89% |
| Native | 67 | 20 | 29.85% |
20.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.78%
Male Poverty Rate
21.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia is Other, with 37.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monongalia County, West Virginia is White, with 19.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.46%.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Poverty
Monongalia County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Monongalia County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Monongalia County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Marital Status
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,820 | 6.07% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 5.50% |
| Black | 95 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 38 | 47.50% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 1.73% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.65% |
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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6.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
Monongalia County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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60.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Monongalia County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Monongalia County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.33%
Native Born
5.67%
Foreign Born
3.90%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.33% of Monongalia County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 57.93% having been born in West Virginia. 3.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Monongalia County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- 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