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Monroe County

West Virginia · 12,376 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 $44,828. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 2,207 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,300. With a median age of 47.7, 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 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,376
−15%since 2000
from 14,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+20%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Monroe County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,828
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,575 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,398
+34%since 2000
from $17,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(11,739)
Black0.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(94)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other1.7%(210)
Diversity Score8.6%(1,061)
Segregation Score14.2%(1,763)
Diversity Score
9
−45%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monroe County, West Virginia?

Monroe County, West Virginia has about 12,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monroe County, West Virginia earns about $44,828 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Monroe County, West Virginia?

About 15.5% 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 14.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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