Monongalia County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monongalia County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54061
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 360.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 365.88 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.633645
- Longitude
- -80.059074
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 104,147
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 87,183
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 101,032 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,114 | 3.0% |
| White | 92,059 | 88.4% |
| Black | 3,234 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 2,482 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 194 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 84,850 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,333 | 2.7% |
| White | 77,972 | 89.4% |
| Black | 3,694 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2,617 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 402 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 159 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 107,163
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,457
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 19,848
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,057 | 86.8% |
| Black | 3,486 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 3,738 | 3.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 53,329
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 20,222 | 37.9% |
| Republican | 17,599 | 33.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 14,070 | 26.4% |
| Other | 70 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,979 | 48.7% |
| Female | 27,223 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,949 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,126 | 2.1% |
| Black | 476 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,000 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 25,727
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 21,620 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 439 | 39.0% |
| Black | 145 | 30.5% |
| Asian | 380 | 38.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,458 | 48.0% |
| Female | 13,239 | 48.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,761 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,519 (49.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 49,932
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $272,937
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $985
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.1%
- Work From Home
- 13.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 37.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.