Monongah, West Virginia
Monongah: City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Monongah is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,044 and a population density of 757 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,160 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Monongah
| Population : | 1,160 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Marion County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 1.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 961 feet / 293 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:48:47 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 841 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monongah is located at 39°27'45"N 80°13'5"W (39.4625800, -80.2181400).
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Demographics
The population of Monongah increased by 10% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,044 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,047 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,047 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,043 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,063 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,080 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,098 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,117 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,134 | 1.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,149 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,160 | 0.95% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,517 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,397 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 13.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,008 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,387 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 87.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,048 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,541 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $457 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,186 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,942 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.14 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,625 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 76,013 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,691 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,687 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,137 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 726 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 162 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 103 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 588 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 134 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 531 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 680.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.33 |
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People born in Monongah (1)
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Schools in Monongah
College & universities near Monongah, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237367 | Fairmont State University | Fairmont (WV) | 26554-2470 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Monongah, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
Post offices near Monongah
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington Post Office | Worthington (WV) | 26591 |
Other cities in Marion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont | 18,370 | County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Pleasant Valley | 3,141 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Winfield | 2,410 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Mannington | 2,010 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Barrackville | 1,270 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Rivesville | 897 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| White Hall | 666 | City in Marion County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Grant Town | 590 | Township in Marion County, Kansas |
| Fairview | 403 | Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Farmington | 363 | Town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States |
| Keystone | 213 | City in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Worthington | 148 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Monongah distances to largest West Virginia cities
