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Monongah

West Virginia · 1,044 residents · 0.488 sq mi
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Monongah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,044
+11%since 2000
from 939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,139 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7779561K1K1K1990201020202024Monongah
2024837
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,917
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,883
+20%since 2000
from $14,079 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(860)
Black5.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(982)
Black3.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.8%(50)
Diversity Score21.3%(223)
Diversity Score
21
+46%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monongah, West Virginia?

Monongah, West Virginia has about 1,044 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monongah, West Virginia?

The typical household in Monongah, West Virginia earns about $38,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monongah, West Virginia expensive?

In Monongah, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Monongah, West Virginia?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Monongah, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monongah, West Virginia?

About 19.7% of people in Monongah, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monongah, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Monongah, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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