Poverty Rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia
In Monongalia County, West Virginia, an estimated 20,351 of 100,513 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia is 20.2%.
- How many people in Monongalia County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Monongalia County, West Virginia, an estimated 20,351 of 100,513 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia is 12.85% higher than the West Virginia average. In Monongalia County, West Virginia, an estimated 20.2% of 100,513 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 17.9% of 1,721,567 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monongalia County, West Virginia is 60.32% higher than the US average. In Monongalia County, West Virginia, an estimated 20.2% of 100,513 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Blacksville, West Virginia 0% of 48 people.
- Booth, West Virginia 0% of 318 people.
- Brookhaven, West Virginia 10.5% of 6,471 people.
- Cassville, West Virginia 3.8% of 1,570 people.
- Cheat Lake, West Virginia 3.1% of 10,034 people.
Two or more races
31.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2022
31.3% of 6 thousand people
White
19.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
19.1% of 89 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
19.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
19.2% of 88 thousand people
Under 18 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
14.3% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
23.7% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
11% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
14.3% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
23.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
23.3% of 70 thousand people
18 to 34 years
37.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
37.9% of 35 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
8.6% of 35 thousand people
60 years and over
9.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
9.7% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
9.6% of 15 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
10.3% of 65 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
14.7% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
14.1% of 17 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
10.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
10.5% of 13 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
7.7% of 31 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
14.6% of 58 thousand people
Employed
12.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
12.9% of 55 thousand people
Male
10.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
10.3% of 30 thousand people
Female
15.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
15.9% of 26 thousand people
Unemployed
52.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
52.7% of 2 thousand people
Male
18.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
18.9% of 935 people
Female
73.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
73.7% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
20.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
20.6% of 87 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
3.9% of 38 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
35.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
35.2% of 23 thousand people
Did not work
32.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
32.9% of 26 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
40.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
40.8% of 37 thousand people
Male
38.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
38.6% of 20 thousand people
Female
43.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
43.4% of 17 thousand people
18 to 24 years
71.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
71.3% of 15 thousand people
25 to 34 years
23.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
23.7% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
27.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
27.8% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
21.5% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
21% of 3 thousand people
75 years and over
19% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
19% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
6.4% of 15 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
62.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
62.3% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
64.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
64.5% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monongalia County, West Virginia
2023
19.7%
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