Monongalia County, West Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density
was 227 people per square mile (88/km²). There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile (39/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.22% White
, 3.38% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 2.45% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.32% from other races
, and 1.39% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 33,446 households out of which 24.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.80% were married couples
living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.70% were non-families. 31.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 18.20% under the age of 18, 23.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $43,628. Males had a median income of $33,113 versus $23,828 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,106. About 11.30% of families and 22.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over.
, located in Morgantown
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Census
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of 2000, there were 81,866 people, 33,446 households, and 18,495 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 227 people per square mile (88/km²). There were 36,695 housing units at an average density of 102 per square mile (39/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.22% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.38% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.45% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.39% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 33,446 households out of which 24.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.70% were non-families. 31.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county, the population was spread out with 18.20% under the age of 18, 23.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 20.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 101.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $43,628. Males had a median income of $33,113 versus $23,828 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,106. About 11.30% of families and 22.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
- MorgantownMorgantown, West VirginiaMorgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is the county seat of Monongalia County. Placed along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia, and the base of the Morgantown metropolitan area...
- WestoverWestover, West VirginiaWestover is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,941 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:Westover was incorporated on October 12, 1911...
Towns
- BlacksvilleBlacksville, West VirginiaBlacksville is a town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA. The population was 175 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Blacksville is located at ....
- GranvilleGranville, West VirginiaGranville is a town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 778 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Granville is located at ....
- Star CityStar City, West VirginiaStar City is a small town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, in the United States. The population was 1,366 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
Census-designated places
- BrookhavenBrookhaven, West VirginiaBrookhaven is a census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 5,171 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- CassvilleCassville, West VirginiaCassville is a census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 701 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- Cheat LakeCheat Lake, West VirginiaCheat Lake is a census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 7,988 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Morgantown, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
Other unincorporated communities
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Georgetown, Monongalia County, West Virginia Georgetown is an unincorporated community on U.S. Route 19 in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States.... |
Jere, West Virginia Jere is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States.... Kimberly, Monongalia County, West Virginia Kimberly is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Kimberly is located along County Route 15 off of West Virginia Route 7 near Blacksville.... Maidsville, West Virginia Maidsville is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Maidsville is located along West Virginia Route 100 north-northwest of downtown Morgantown. Maidsville has a post office with ZIP code 26541.... New Hill, West Virginia New Hill is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. New Hill is west-northwest of Morgantown.... |
Osage, West Virginia Osage is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies across the Monongahela River from Morgantown.... Pentress, West Virginia Pentress is an unincorporated census-designated place in northern Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 7 northwest of the city of Morgantown, the county seat of Monongalia County. Its elevation is 951 feet... Pierpont, Monongalia County, West Virginia Pierpont is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Pierpont is located on County Route 67 near Interstate 68, east-northeast of Morgantown.... Price Hill, Monongalia County, West Virginia Price Hill is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Price Hill is southwest of Morgantown.... Pursglove, West Virginia Pursglove is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Pursglove is located on U.S. Route 19 northwest of downtown Morgantown. Pursglove has a post office with ZIP code 26546.... |
Van Voorhis, West Virginia Van Voorhis is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Van Voorhis is located on the south bank of the Monongahela River across from West Van Voorhis, north of Morgantown.... Wadestown, West Virginia Wadestown is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. Wadestown is located on West Virginia Route 7 west-southwest of Blacksville.... Wana, West Virginia Wana is an unincorporated community in northwestern Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along West Virginia Route 7 northwest of the city of Morgantown, the county seat of Monongalia County. Its elevation is 1,030 feet . Although it is unincorporated, it has a post... West Van Voorhis, West Virginia West Van Voorhis is an unincorporated community in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. West Van Voorhis is located on the north bank of the Monongahela River across from Van Voorhis, north of Morgantown.... |
Education
The county's public schools are operated by Monongalia County Schools. The county is also home to West Virginia's largest university, West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
, located in Morgantown
Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is the county seat of Monongalia County. Placed along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia, and the base of the Morgantown metropolitan area...
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Monongalia County, West VirginiaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Monongalia County, West VirginiaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Monongalia County, West Virginia.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States...
- Snake Hill Wildlife Management AreaSnake Hill Wildlife Management AreaThe Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area is a hilly area covering along the Cheat River canyon in Monongalia and Preston Counties, West Virginia...
- West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
Other sources
- Core, Earl LemleyEarl Lemley CoreEarl Lemley Core was a botanist and botanical educator, researcher and author as well as a local West Virginia historian. He was founder of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Club and editor of its journal, Castanea, for thirty-five years. He was a teacher and professor at West Virginia...
, The Monongalia Story: A Bicentennial History, Vol. I: Prelude (1974), arsons, West Virginia|Co. - Core, Earl Lemley, The Monongalia Story: A Bicentennial History, Vol. V: Sophistication (1984), Parsons, W.Va.: McClain Printing Co.