Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

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2024 Population

197,232

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

16.9%

2.79% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,379

2.93% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$209,600

3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

90,220

4.25% 1-year growth

About

4.41% of the households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are West Virginia University (6,428 degrees awarded in 2023), Fairmont State University (877 degrees), and Pierpont Community and Technical College (806 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was $209,600, and the homeownership rate was 67%.

Most people in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 2 cars per household.

Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV borders Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA, Allegany, Garrett & West Washington Counties--Hancock & Clear Spring PUMA, MD, Fayette County PUMA, PA, Wood, Wetzel, Ritchie, Tyler, Doddridge, Pleasants, Wirt Counties PUMA, WV, Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, and Harrison, Randolph, Upshur, Lewis, Taylor, Barbour Counties PUMA, WV.

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Population & Diversity

Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is home to a population of 197k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.42% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (6.75k people).

In 2024, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (173k people) in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.97k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.57k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (2,395 households), Arabic (985 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (832 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

95,509

Women

48.5%

101,609

Men

51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 197,118 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
173k ± 650
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.97k ± 321
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
5.57k ± 498

2.52%

Hispanic Population

4.98k people

2.52% of the people in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (4.98k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
876 ± 725 people
India
721 ± 658 people
Kuwait
533 ± 566 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was China, the natal country of 876 Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by India with 721 and Kuwait with 533.

Foreign-Born Population

3.42%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.75k people

3.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.37k people

As of 2024, 3.42% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents (6.75k 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, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 3.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,395 households (1.27%)
Arabic
985 households (0.524%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
832 households (0.442%)

4.41% of the households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.27% of the households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,830 ± 367
Gulf War (2001-)
2,517 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
1,548 ± 260

Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV.

Economy

The economy of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV employs 90.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV were General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (9,337 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,033 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,744 people), and the highest paying industries were Pipeline transportation ($166,316), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($135,775), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($119,870).

Males in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,271. The income inequality in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,857

Women

47.5%

47,363

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 was 90,220 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV.

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Occupations

90.2k

2023 Value

4.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 86.5k employees to 90.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, are Registered nurses (3,043 people), Postsecondary teachers (3,000 people), and Cashiers (2,267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (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

90.2k

2023 Value

4.25%

1 Year growth

± 4.25%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 4.25%, from 86.5k employees to 90.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (9,337 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,033 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,744 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, though some of these residents may live in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,816

Median earning men ± $1,391

$36,213

Median earning women ± $1,258

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,785), Public Administration ($74,821), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,457).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,162), Wholesale Trade ($62,105), and Public Administration ($59,098).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% 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 13.9%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV awarded 8,587 degrees. The student population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 13,688 male students and 16,541 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are White (7,178 and 87.6%), Two or More Races (261 and 3.18%), Black or African American (259 and 3.16%), and Hispanic or Latino (244 and 2.98%).

The largest universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University (6,428 and 74.9%), Fairmont State University (877 and 10.2%), and Pierpont Community and Technical College (806 and 9.39%).

The most popular majors in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are Registered Nursing (471 and 5.49%), Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (300 and 3.49%), and General Business (292 and 3.4%).

The median tuition cost in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV for a public four year colleges is $8,058 for in-state students and $21,767 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 30,229 (45.3% men and 54.7% 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 30,229 students enrolled in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,545 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
225 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
194 degrees awarded
General Psychology
188 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Registered Nursing with 225 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

West Virginia University
6,428 degrees awarded
Fairmont State University
877 degrees awarded
Pierpont Community and Technical College
806 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, 3,858 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.816 times less than the 4,729 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 7,178 degrees mean that there were 27.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 261 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.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,986) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.576% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (52.6k), Some college (35k), and Bachelors Degree (28.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was $209,600 in 2024, which is 0.63 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,500 to $209,600, a 3% increase. The homeownership rate in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is 67%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$209,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,389

$54,153

Median Property Taxes

±$1,613

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, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67%

Homeownership

2024

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67% of the housing units in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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.

$65,379

Median Household Income

± $1,664

80.8k

Number of Households

± 2,067

In 2024, the median household income of the 80.8k households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew to $65,379 from the previous year's value of $63,520.

The following chart displays the households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2023 Wage GINI in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

0.479

2022 Wage GINI in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

In 2023, the income inequality in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.55% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.9%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (9.19%)

In 2024, 72.9% of workers in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.19%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV (31.4k out of 185k 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 Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

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.

Health

93.9% of the population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew by 4.73% from 5.85% to 6.13%.

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