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Monongahela

Pennsylvania · 4,159 residents · 1.913 sq mi
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Monongahela has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,222. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,159
−13%since 2000
from 4,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,174 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,489 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+5%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Monongahela
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,222
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,744
+52%since 2000
from $16,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,499)
Black3.3%(155)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(484)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(3,620)
Black3.2%(133)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(116)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score18%(750)
Diversity Score
18
+77%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

Monongahela, Pennsylvania has about 4,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Monongahela, Pennsylvania earns about $52,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monongahela, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Monongahela, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monongahela, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monongahela, Pennsylvania?

About 11.5% of people in Monongahela, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monongahela, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Monongahela, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 769 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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