Monongalia County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Monongalia County, West Virginia Demographics
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Monongalia County, West Virginia has a population of 107,163, the 3rd most populous county in West Virginia. The median household income is $65,346 and the median home value is $267,700. The poverty rate is 19.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Monongalia County Quick Facts

Population 107,163

Median Household Income $65,346

Median Home Value $267,700

Poverty Rate 19.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Median Age 32.7 years

Homeownership Rate 57.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 48.9%

High School Graduation 94.7%

Cities/Places 9

Population 107,163 3rd of 55

Median Income $65,346 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 19.7%

Unemployment 4.7%

How Monongalia County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	106,520	107,163	+0.6%
Median household income	$62,704	$65,346	+4.2%
Median home value	$254,200	$267,700	+5.3%

Median Household Income

Monongalia

$65,346

$59,608

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Monongalia

$267,700

$162,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.9%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 33.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.6%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

7.1%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

8.4%

$200K+

11.4%

Employment

4.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.9%

Renter 42.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $987/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.1%

18-34

37.3%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

18.6%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Monongalia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Morgantown	30,236	$44,727	30.4%	$259,400
Cheat Lake	10,902	$117,014	6.5%	$367,600
Brookhaven	6,212	$88,438	10.5%	$261,000
Westover	4,026	$60,769	12.6%	$178,400
Star City	1,960	$59,123	17.8%	$256,200
Granville	1,257	$31,901	45.8%	$138,300
Cassville	1,149	$90,478	15.1%	$253,000
Booth	129	$62,813	0.0%	$217,500
Blacksville	55	N/A	32.7%	$95,600

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Population Overview

Monongalia County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 107,163. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monongalia County is 32.7 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monongalia County is $65,346. This is 10% higher than the state median of $59,608. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $267,700. Housing costs are 65% higher than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Monongalia County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.5% vs 0.8%).

Education

48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Monongalia County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 24.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.7%. Notably, 26.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Monongalia County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against West Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Monongalia County, West Virginia?

Monongalia County has a population of 107,163, making it the 3rd most populous county in West Virginia.

What is the median income in Monongalia County?

The median household income in Monongalia County is $65,346 with a poverty rate of 19.7%.

How many cities are in Monongalia County, West Virginia?

Monongalia County contains 9 Census-designated places.