Monroe County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Monroe County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54063
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 472.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 473.64 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.554062
- Longitude
- -80.550329
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,385
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,757
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,306 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 0.6% |
| White | 11,826 | 95.5% |
| Black | 178 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,705 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 0.5% |
| White | 9,547 | 97.8% |
| Black | 25 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,386
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,005
- Poverty Rate
- 13.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,716
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,690 | 94.4% |
| Black | 180 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,543
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,956 | 25.9% |
| Republican | 3,654 | 48.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,806 | 23.9% |
| Other | 9 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,711 | 49.2% |
| Female | 3,827 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,002 | 92.8% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 0.9% |
| Black | 10 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,950
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,700 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 34.8% |
| Black | 1 | 10.0% |
| Asian | 9 | 56.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,975 | 53.2% |
| Female | 1,974 | 51.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,819 (42.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,379 (15.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,240
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $166,995
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $689
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.