Monongah town, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Monongah town is a small community located in West Virginia. The total population is 944. It ranks as the 156th most populous out of 430 cities and towns in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monongah town is 46.4 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.7 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monongah town is $54,412. This is 6% lower than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $86,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $155,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Monongah town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monongah town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.0%.

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Monongah town, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 430 Census-designated places in West Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.