U.S. County · Profile

Monroe County

12.4KTotal Population
26Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.08%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Monroe County has a population of 12,382 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Monroe County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White96.2%11,911
Two or More Races3.1%384
Hispanic or Latino2.0%248
Black or African American0.7%87
Some Other Race0.1%12
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Monroe County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,392
29.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,120
31.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.2%
14.8% above national average
Median Age
45.9 years

Income & Poverty

$52,392Median Household Income
$26,120Per Capita Income
13.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,392$63,766
Families$65,034$75,570
Married-couple Families$65,034$72,838
Nonfamily Households$28,520$30,802

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Monroe County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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