2023 ACS Census Data · Population 106,520
Monongalia County is a mid-sized county in West Virginia with a population of 106,520. The median household income is $62,704, near the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5%, median home value is $254,200, and 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 99% above the national average.
Population
106,520
2023 estimate
Rank #583 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,704
Household
Rank #1658 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$254,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #752 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
47.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #115 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above West Virginia avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
17% below West Virginia avg·37% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% above West Virginia avg·10% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$40,258
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
80% above West Virginia avg·21% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% above West Virginia avg·2% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
26% below West Virginia avg·21% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
56% below West Virginia avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
49,795
Households
44,361
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,545
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
157% above West Virginia avg·99% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% above West Virginia avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.9%
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