Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County: county in West Virginia, United States
About
Monongalia County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 96,189 and a population density of 101 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 106,819 inhabitants. Its county seat is Morgantown. The county was created 249 years ago in 1776.
County Snapshot
Monongalia County at a glance
Monongalia County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
West Virginia counties
55
Open related pagesLargest city
MorgantownPopulation 30,847
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Monongalia County
| Population | 106,819 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area | 948 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6303,-80.0465 |
| Named for | Monongahela River |
| Altitude | 1,247 feet / 380 meters |
| Capital | Morgantown |
| Establishment | October 07, 1776 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 05:11:22 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 113 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Monongalia County is located at 39°37'49"N 80°2'48"W (39.6302800, -80.0465400). It has 6 neighbors: Marion County, Preston County, Taylor County, Wetzel County, Fayette County and Greene County.
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The largest city of Monongalia County is Morgantown with a population of 30,847. Other cities include, Westover population 4,220, Granville population 3,156, Star City population 1,984 and Blacksville population 183. See all Monongalia County cities & populated places.
Monongalia County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monongalia County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 30,847 | City in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States |
| Cheat Lake | 7,988 | Census-designated place in Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Westover | 4,220 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Granville | 3,156 | Town in West Virginia |
| Star City | 1,984 | City in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Blacksville | 183 | Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Monongalia County increased by 9.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96,189 | - | census |
| 2011 | 99,018 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 100,915 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 102,266 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 103,480 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 104,681 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 105,643 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 105,782 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 105,651 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 105,612 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 106,819 | 1.13% | estimation process |
People born in Monongalia County (9)
People born in Monongalia County, including politician William S. Morgan, politician William E. Glasscock, politician James Pindall, .
More notable people
- Waitman T. Willey (American politician (1811-1900)) he was born in 18/10/1811
- Alma Bennett Morgan (First Lady of West Virginia) she was born in 24/06/1877
- Blanche Lazzell (American painter and printmaker (1878-1956)) she was born in 10/10/1878
- Israel C. White (American geologist) he was born in 01/01/1848
- John Carey (American congressman) he was born in 05/04/1792
- John Shanes (Recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 23/07/1844
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Greenbrier County | 34,319 | County in West Virginia, United States |