Monongalia County Summary

Life in Monongalia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monongalia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monongalia County:

  • The population in Monongalia County is 105,988.

  • The median home value in Monongalia County is $246,165.

  • The median income in Monongalia County is $60,893.

  • The median rent in Monongalia County is $929.

  • The unemployment rate in Monongalia County is 5.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Monongalia County is 20.6%.

  • The average high in Monongalia County is 67.8° and there are 123.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monongalia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monongalia County

Morgantown, WV Population 30,220

Cheat Lake, WV Population 10,034

Brookhaven, WV Population 6,485

Westover, WV Population 4,012

Star City, WV Population 2,167

Cassville, WV Population 1,570

Granville, WV Population 1,384

Blacksville, WV Population 48

Pentress, WV Population 21

Map Of Monongalia County

Monongalia County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Monongalia County is 67.8°.

  • There are 84.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 123.2 inches of rain each year with 13.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:04 hours of sun each day in Monongalia County.

StatMonongalia County
Mean High67.8
Nice Days84.66
Rainfall123.2
Snowfall13.1
Sunny_hours4:04
67.8°
Average High
123.2
Inches of Rain

Monongalia County Photos

Morgantown Personal Rapid Transit
Source: Public Domain
Mountaineermaniacsvillanova
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Lunch Time
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City Of Morgantown From The West Side Of The Monongahela Riverc May
Source: Wikipedia User Jae69376 | GFDL

Monongalia County Demographics

Population over time in Monongalia County

The current population in Monongalia County is 105,988. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 105,695 -0.5%
2021 106,196 0.7%
2020 105,474 -

Gender in Monongalia County

  • Monongalia County is 48.3% female with 51,235 female residents.

  • Monongalia County is 51.7% male with 54,753 male residents.

Female
48.3% (51,235)
Male
51.7% (54,753)
Gender Monongalia County WV USA
Female 48.3% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 51.7% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monongalia County

Monongalia County is:

  • 87.2% White with 92,393 White residents.

  • 3.4% African American with 3,644 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.

  • 3.4% Asian with 3,583 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 751 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 3,184 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.3% Hispanic with 2,413 Hispanic residents.

White
87.2% (92,393)
African American
3.4% (3,644)
American Indian
0.0% (19)
Asian
3.4% (3,583)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.7% (751)
Two Or More
3.0% (3,184)
Hispanic
2.3% (2,413)

Table: Monongalia County By Race

Race Monongalia County WV USA
White 87.2% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 3.4% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 3.4% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.3% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Monongalia County, West Virginia

  • 9.1% of households in Monongalia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.7% of households in Monongalia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Monongalia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Monongalia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Monongalia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Monongalia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Monongalia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Monongalia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Monongalia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Monongalia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.1% (9,676)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.7% (5,015)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (9,436)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (10,182)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (10,633)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (16,344)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.1% (10,669)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.3% (15,205)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.8% (9,350)
$200,000 or more
8.9% (9,472)
Income Monongalia County WV USA
Less than $10,000 9.1% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.7% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.1% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.3% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.8% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.9% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monongalia County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 25.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed high school / ged.

  • 14.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed associate's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed professional degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Monongalia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,059)
9-12th Grade
4% (4,239)
High School / GED
25% (26,497)
Some College
14% (14,838)
Associate's Degree
7% (7,419)
Bachelor's Degree
22% (23,317)
Master's Degree
16% (16,958)
Professional Degree
5% (5,299)
Doctorate Degree
6% (6,359)
Education Monongalia County WV USA
< 9th Grade 1% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 8% 6%
High School / GED 25% 40% 26%
Some College 14% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 22% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 16% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 6% 1% 2%

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