Monroe County, West Virginia

Total Population: 12,401

County Seat: Union

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Median Home Value

$146,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,508

Across all households

Median Age

46.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)95.6%
Two or More Races2.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

24.9%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

8.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,508

Mean Household Income

$66,394

Per Capita Income

$27,648

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$146,100

Median Rent

$677/mo

Total Housing Units

6,263

Owner-Occupied

82.6%

Renter-Occupied

17.4%

Vacancy Rate

24.4%

Married Couple Households

47.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.8%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

79.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54063.