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Monroe County

West Virginia · 13,502 residents · 472.754 sq mi
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Monroe County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,574. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% 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 $95,200. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,502
−7%since 2000
from 14,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Monroe County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,574
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,575 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,927
+9%since 2000
from $17,435 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(13,448)
Black6%(868)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(2,288)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(13,110)
Black0.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(83)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other1.8%(246)
Diversity Score7.8%(1,055)
Diversity Score
8
−50%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, West Virginia?

Monroe County, West Virginia has about 13,502 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, West Virginia earns about $39,574 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, West Virginia?

About 13.3% 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 13.3% 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 1,096 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 24963ZIP 24983ZIP 24918ZIP 24951ZIP 24941ZIP 24976ZIP 24945ZIP 24984ZIP 24974ZIP 24985ZIP 24993
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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