Monongah is a town located in Harrison County West Virginia. Monongah has a 2024 population of 1,061. Monongah is currently growing at a rate of 2.12% annually and its population has increased by 9.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 971 in 2020.
The average household income in Monongah is $68,648 with a poverty rate of 14.35%. The median age in Monongah is 43.6 years: 43.5 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monongah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 91.35% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 4.28% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 462 | 2.27 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 238 | 2.78 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.41 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Female | 51 | 2.25 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 25 | 2.52 | 88 | 12 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 2.81% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 6.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 13.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 2.14% |
| High School Graduate | 372 | 49.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 181 | 24.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 686 | 652 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 29 | 18 |
| Black | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,625 | $62,917 | $36,806 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,970 | $39,688 | $26,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,935 | $42,321 | $33,125 |
| Some College | $40,341 | $46,250 | $34,205 |
$36,935
Average Earnings
$42,321
Average Male
$33,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.81% of Monongah residents speak only English, while 1.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 106 | 11.03% |
| Black | 45 | 36 | 80% |
| Multiple | 45 | 8 | 17.78% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
14.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.2%
Male Poverty Rate
14.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monongah is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monongah is White, with 11.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.77% |
| Some College | 7.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.88% |
| Female Employed | 1.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,000 | $80,402 |
| Households | $55,288 | $68,648 |
| Married Families | $92,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,962 | $42,067 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 8.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.6%
Born in Monongah
99.52%
Native Born
0.48%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.52% of Monongah residents were born in the United States, with 82.6% having been born in West Virginia. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,175 | 23 | 2% |
| 2028 | 1,152 | 23 | 2.04% |
| 2027 | 1,129 | 22 | 1.99% |
| 2026 | 1,107 | 23 | 2.12% |
| 2025 | 1,084 | 23 | 2.17% |
| 2024 | 1,061 | 22 | 2.12% |
| 2023 | 1,039 | 29 | 2.87% |
| 2022 | 1,010 | 21 | 2.12% |
| 2021 | 989 | 18 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 971 | -173 | -15.12% |
| 2019 | 1,144 | 17 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 1,127 | 16 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 1,111 | 19 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 1,092 | 16 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 1,076 | 17 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 1,059 | 22 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 1,037 | -3 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,040 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 1,038 | 0 | 0% |