Monongalia County, WV

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2021 Population

105,695

0.472% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.7

1.55% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

5.47% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,466

4.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$221,600

4.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,009

1.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Monongalia County, WV had a population of 106k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $56,466. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Monongalia County, WV declined from 106,196 to 105,695, a −0.472% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,198 to $56,466, a 4.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monongalia County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.48%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), and White (Hispanic) (1.3%).

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.

96.7% of the residents in Monongalia County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Monongalia County, WV are West Virginia University (6,623 degrees awarded in 2021), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (336 degrees), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (93 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Monongalia County, WV was $221,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Monongalia County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 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 106k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.08% of Monongalia County, WV residents were born outside of the country (5.37k people).

In 2021, there were 24.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (92.4k people) in Monongalia County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.68k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Monongalia County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Monongalia County, WV was 96.2%, 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)
92.4k ± 311
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.82k ± 256
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.68k ± 205

2.2%

Hispanic Population

2.33k people

2.2% of the people in Monongalia County, WV are hispanic (2.33k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

5.08%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.37k people

5.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.95k people

As of 2021, 5.08% of Monongalia County, WV residents (5.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monongalia County, WV was 5.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Vietnam
1,707 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
1,497 ± 308
Gulf War (1990s)
746 ± 187

Monongalia County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monongalia County, WV employs 54k people. The largest industries in Monongalia County, WV are Educational Services (10,443 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,240 people), and Retail Trade (5,487 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($84,145), and Utilities ($74,222).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54k

2021 Value

± 1,935

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 5.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monongalia County, WV grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 53k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monongalia County, WV, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,754 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,578 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (4,573 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Monongalia County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2021 Value

± 1,935

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 5.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Monongalia County, WV grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 53k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monongalia County, WV, are Educational Services (10,443 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,240 people), and Retail Trade (5,487 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

$42,531

Median earning men ± $2,293

$30,942

Median earning women ± $1,782

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,625), Manufacturing ($66,850), and Public Administration ($61,227).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($74,402), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,542).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

949
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
558
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
464
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.27M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$979k
Manufacturing
$340k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Monongalia County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.89%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.89%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Monongalia County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Monongalia County, WV awarded 7,179 degrees. The student population of Monongalia County, WV in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,125 male students and 14,147 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monongalia County, WV are White (5,728 and 85.9%), followed by Black or African American (280 and 4.2%), Two or More Races (240 and 3.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (230 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Monongalia County, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University (6,623 and 92.3%), West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown (336 and 4.68%), and Morgantown Beauty College Inc (93 and 1.3%).

The most popular majors in Monongalia County, WV are Registered Nursing (316 and 4.4%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (248 and 3.45%), and General Business (236 and 3.29%).

The median tuition cost in Monongalia County, WV for a public four year colleges is $9,144 for in-state students and $25,824 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Monongalia County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 26,272 (46.2% men and 53.8% 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 2021 there were 26,272 students enrolled in Monongalia County, WV, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,875 records, of which 54.9% were women and 45.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
216 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
248 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
224 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monongalia County, WV was Registered Nursing with 216 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
6,623 degrees awarded
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown
336 degrees awarded
Morgantown Beauty College Inc
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University with 6,623 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,204 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monongalia County, WV, which is 0.806 times less than the 3,975 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,728 degrees mean that there were 20.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 280 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, 2-year ($13,068) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,589) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

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 County, WV was $221,600 in 2021, which is 0.905 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,300 to $221,600, a 4.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Monongalia County, WV is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Monongalia County, WV have an average commute time of 21.5 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.

Median household income in Monongalia County, WV is $56,466. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Monongalia County, WV was Census Tract 119 with a value of $113,596, followed by Census Tract 118.06 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $112,830 and $94,865.

In 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.05%.

Housing

Property

$221,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,357

$24,935

Median Property Taxes

±$1,174

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 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

57.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Monongalia County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 119
Census Tract 118.06
Census Tract 120

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monongalia County, WV was Census Tract 119 with a value of $113,596, followed by Census Tract 118.06 and Census Tract 120, with respective values of $112,830 and $94,865.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Monongalia County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$56,466

Median Household Income

± $2,037

43.6k

Number of Households

± 1,582

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.6k households in Monongalia County, WV grew to $56,466 from the previous year's value of $54,198.

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.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Worked At Home (9.23%)
Carpooled (7.84%)

In 2021, 74.7% of workers in Monongalia County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.23%) and those who carpooled to work (7.84%).

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

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monongalia County, WV have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% 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 2022, 17.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.05%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monongalia County, WV (19.3k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.9% of the children was living in poverty in Monongalia County, WV. From 2014 to 2022, 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.

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Health

94.9% of the population of Monongalia County, WV has health coverage, with 58.7% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 9.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see 681 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 763 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 340 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

681 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Monongalia County, WV

Primary care physicians in Monongalia County, WV see an average of 681 patients per year. This represents a 6.58% decrease from the previous year (729 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 34.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.1%

Uninsured

58.7%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

9.6%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monongalia County, WV declined by 12.7% from 5.84% to 5.1%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42 in Monongalia County, WV.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 39.9% in Monongalia County, WV.

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

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