Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

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2023 Population

196,766

0.192% 1-year growth

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Justice

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.3

0.833% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.4%

2.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,520

5.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$203,500

8.82% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

86,539

32.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV had a population of 197k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $63,520. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew from 196,388 to 196,766, a 0.192% increase and its median household income grew from $60,476 to $63,520, a 5.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.76%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%), and White (Hispanic) (1.06%).

4.47% 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% 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 (6,534 degrees awarded in 2022), Fairmont State University (863 degrees), and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (706 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was $203,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 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% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.23% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents were born outside of the country (6.37k people).

In 2023, there were 23.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (174k people) in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are Spanish (2,316 households), Arabic (1,043 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (982 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

93,322

Women

48.7%

98,365

Men

51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 191,687 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
174k ± 555
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.39k ± 333
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.77k ± 587

2.46%

Hispanic Population

4.83k people

2.46% of the people in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are hispanic (4.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,100 ± 812 people
India
658 ± 629 people
Kuwait
631 ± 616 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was China, the natal country of 1,100 Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents, followed by India with 658 and Kuwait with 631.

Foreign-Born Population

3.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.37k people

3.09%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.08k people

As of 2023, 3.23% of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV residents (6.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 3.09%, 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
2,316 households (1.23%)
Arabic
1,043 households (0.556%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
982 households (0.523%)

4.47% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Spanish. 1.23% 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
3,201 ± 332
Gulf War (2001-)
2,747 ± 405
Gulf War (1990s)
1,666 ± 277

Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV employs 86.5k people. The largest industries in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,011 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,612 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,616 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($190,254), Pipeline transportation ($143,877), and Legal services ($117,008).

Males in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,241. The income inequality in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,681

Women

46.7%

33,868

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in 2020 was 63,549 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% 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

86.5k

2022 Value

32.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 32.9%, from 65.1k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, are Postsecondary teachers (2,903 people), Registered nurses (2,345 people), and Cashiers (2,313 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 false.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86.5k

2022 Value

32.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew at a rate of 32.9%, from 65.1k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (9,011 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,612 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (6,616 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

$49,743

Median earning men ± $1,982

$34,705

Median earning women ± $1,254

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,622), Public Administration ($71,172), and Manufacturing ($66,039).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,987), Manufacturing ($61,510), and Public Administration ($58,445).

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 2022, universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV awarded 8,589 degrees. The student population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 13,862 male students and 16,579 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are White (7,026 and 86.8%), followed by Black or African American (324 and 4%), Two or More Races (281 and 3.47%), and Hispanic or Latino (255 and 3.15%).

The largest universities in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV by number of degrees awarded are West Virginia University (6,534 and 76.1%), Fairmont State University (863 and 10%), and Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492) (706 and 8.22%).

The most popular majors in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV are Registered Nursing (516 and 6.01%), General Studies (264 and 3.07%), and General Business (234 and 2.72%).

The median tuition cost in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV for a public four year colleges is $7,691 for in-state students and $21,103 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 30,441 (45.5% men and 54.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 30,441 students enrolled in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, 45.5% men and 54.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 24,638 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
General Psychology
203 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
200 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Registered Nursing with 290 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
6,534 degrees awarded
Fairmont State University
863 degrees awarded
Pierpont Community and Technical College (443492)
706 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Virginia University with 6,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,828 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV, which is 0.804 times less than the 4,761 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,026 degrees mean that there were 21.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 324 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 ($12,411) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,986) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.298% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (51.1k), Some college (35.6k), and Bachelors Degree (27k).

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 $203,500 in 2023, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $187,000 to $203,500, a 8.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have an average commute time of 24.1 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.

Median household income in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV is $63,520. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $82,553, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $63,520 and $61,321.

Housing

Property

$203,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,922

$53,268

Median Property Taxes

±$1,597

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 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

66.5%

Homeownership

2023

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.5% 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%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was Berkeley, Jefferson Counties PUMA, WV with a value of $82,553, followed by Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV and Mineral, Hampshire, Morgan, Hardy, Grant, Tucker, Pendleton Counties PUMA, WV, with respective values of $63,520 and $61,321.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, 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.

$63,520

Median Household Income

± $1,458

80.1k

Number of Households

± 2,129

In 2023, the median household income of the 80.1k households in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV grew to $63,520 from the previous year's value of $60,476.

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

0.479

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

0.501

2021 Wage GINI in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV

In 2022, the income inequality in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.32% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less 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 2023

Drove Alone (73.7%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (9.73%)

In 2023, 73.7% of workers in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.73%).

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

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% 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

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV (32.2k out of 185k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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

94.1% of the population of Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.68% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.85%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

1.68%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Monongalia, Marion, Preston Counties PUMA, WV declined by 3.57% from 6.07% to 5.85%.

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.