Monongalia County, WV

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2024 Population

107,163

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.7

0.615% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

19.7%

3.89% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,346

4.21% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$267,700

5.31% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

55,581

1.72% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Monongalia County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Monongalia County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monongalia County, WV are West Virginia University (6,428 degrees awarded in 2023), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (303 degrees), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (72 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Monongalia County, WV was $267,700, and the homeownership rate was 57.9%.

Most people in Monongalia County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Monongalia County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Monongalia County, WV borders Fayette County, PA, Greene County, PA, Marion County, WV, Preston County, WV, Taylor County, WV, and Wetzel County, WV.

United States West Virginia Morgantown, WV

Population & Diversity

Monongalia County, WV is home to a population of 107k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.35% of Monongalia County, WV residents were born outside of the country (5.74k people).

In 2024, there were 24.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.9k people) in Monongalia County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.74k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2024 Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.2% of Monongalia County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Monongalia County, WV was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Monongalia County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monongalia County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.9k ± 390
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.74k ± 217
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.33k ± 276

3.17%

Hispanic Population

3.4k people

3.17% of the people in Monongalia County, WV are hispanic (3.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Monongalia County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,277 ± 1,171 people
Mexico
2,211 ± 1,154 people
Germany
1,987 ± 1,094 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,277 West Virginia residents, followed by Mexico with 2,211 and Germany with 1,987.

Foreign-Born Population

5.35%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.74k people

5.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

As of 2024, 5.35% of Monongalia County, WV residents (5.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monongalia County, WV was 5.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Monongalia County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,399 ± 298
Vietnam
1,240 ± 287
Gulf War (1990s)
708 ± 205

Monongalia County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Monongalia County, WV.

Economy

The economy of Monongalia County, WV employs 55.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Monongalia County, WV were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,085 people), Educational Services (10,149 people), and Retail Trade (5,943 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($108,707), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,145), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,780).

Employment

Occupations

55.6k

2024 Value

± 1,983

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monongalia County, WV grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 54.6k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monongalia County, WV, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,925 people), Management Occupations (5,431 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,375 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monongalia County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

55.6k

2024 Value

± 1,983

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Monongalia County, WV grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 54.6k employees to 55.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monongalia County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,085 people), Educational Services (10,149 people), and Retail Trade (5,943 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monongalia County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Monongalia County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,353

Median earning men ± $3,150

$38,212

Median earning women ± $3,257

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,217), Public Administration ($81,300), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,136).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($91,595), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,868), and Manufacturing ($58,797).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia.

Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

140
Other Services (except Public Administration)
139
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
139
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.32M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$225k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$191k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Monongalia County, WV awarded 6,904 degrees. The student population of Monongalia County, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 11,503 male students and 13,480 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monongalia County, WV are White (5,659 and 86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (228 and 3.5%), Black or African American (209 and 3.21%), and Two or More Races (204 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Monongalia County, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University (6,428 and 93.1%), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (303 and 4.39%), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (72 and 1.04%).

The most popular majors in Monongalia County, WV are Registered Nursing (292 and 4.23%), General Business (259 and 3.75%), and General Health & Physical Education (194 and 2.81%).

The median tuition cost in Monongalia County, WV for a public four year colleges is $9,648 for in-state students and $27,360 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Monongalia County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 24,983 (46% men and 54% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 24,983 students enrolled in Monongalia County, WV, 46% men and 54% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,932 records, of which 54.8% were women and 45.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Exercise Physiology
162 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
194 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
186 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monongalia County, WV was Exercise Physiology with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Monongalia County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia University
6,428 degrees awarded
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
303 degrees awarded
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
72 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University with 6,428 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3,033 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monongalia County, WV, which is 0.784 times less than the 3,871 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,659 degrees mean that there were 24.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 228 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,767) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,546) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monongalia County, WV was $267,700 in 2024, which is 0.805 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $254,200 to $267,700, a 5.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Monongalia County, WV is 57.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Monongalia County, WV have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monongalia County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.499%.

Housing

Property

$267,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,091

$25,818

Median Property Taxes

±$1,221

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Monongalia County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Monongalia County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.9%

Homeownership

2024

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.9% of the housing units in Monongalia County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monongalia County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,346

Median Household Income

± $2,524

44.6k

Number of Households

± 1,681

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.6k households in Monongalia County, WV grew to $65,346 from the previous year's value of $62,704.

The following chart displays the households in Monongalia County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Monongalia County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.39% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.3%)
Worked At Home (13.4%)
Carpooled (7.92%)

In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Monongalia County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monongalia County, WV have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.57% of the workforce in Monongalia County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monongalia County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Monongalia County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monongalia County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.499%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monongalia County, WV (19.8k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monongalia County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 250 in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 115 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.7% of the population of Monongalia County, WV has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 9.96% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see 749 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (749 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 717 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 256 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

749 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monongalia County, WV

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see an average of 749 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (749 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Monongalia County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 34.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.31%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

9.96%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monongalia County, WV grew by 0.864% from 5.26% to 5.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Monongalia County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.4 in Monongalia County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monongalia County, WV.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Monongalia County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Monongalia County, WV.