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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Monroe County

West Virginia · 14,583 residents · 472.754 sq mi
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Monroe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,575. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,583
+18%since 1990
from 12,406 in 1990
1990 – 2025
31 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,575
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,217 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,435
+95%since 1990
from $8,959 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.2%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.3% in 1990
15.5% rent
2.2
−2%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(12,238)
Black1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(21)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(466)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(13,448)
Black6%(868)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0.2%(23)
Diversity Score15.7%(2,288)
16
+317%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, West Virginia?

Monroe County, West Virginia has about 14,583 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Monroe County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Monroe County, West Virginia earns about $27,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monroe County, West Virginia expensive?

In Monroe County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $62,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, West Virginia?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monroe County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia?

About 16.2% of people in Monroe County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monroe County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Monroe County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,177 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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