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Monroe County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Monroe County's estimated 2025 population is 12,502 with a growth rate of 0.48% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Monroe County is the 40th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,520 and has seen a growth of -7.53% since that time.

12,502
Total Population
26
Population Density (mi²)
40
Population Rank (State)
60 0.48%
Annual Population Growth

Monroe County Population

Monroe County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Monroe County includes 96.27% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,93896.27%
Two or more races2902.34%
Black or African American1611.3%
Other race120.1%

Monroe County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Monroe County's average per capita income is $37,636. Household income levels show a median of $54,508. The poverty rate stands at 15.67%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,127-
Families$68,030$80,388
Households$54,508$66,394
Non Families$27,889$37,601

$37,636

Average Income

$54,508

Median Household Income

15.67%

Poverty Rate