West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 107,163 (100%) |
| Population Density | 298 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $65,346 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,045 |
| Median Home Value | $267,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 49,932 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 25,818 (51.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 18,811 (37.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,303 (10.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 44,629 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 23,106 (51.8%) |
The table below compares Monongalia County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 3 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 5 | 93rd |
| Median Household Income | # 7 | 89th |
| Per Capita Income | # 2 | 98th |
| Diversity Index | # 4 | 94th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
