Monroe County, West Virginia
Monroe County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,502 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,229 inhabitants. Its county seat is Union. The county was created 225 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Monroe County
| Population : | 13,229 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Different from : | Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County, Monroe County |
| Area : | 1227 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | James Monroe |
| Capital : | Union |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1799 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:45:32 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.06% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monroe County is located at 37°33'37"N 80°33'2"W (37.5603700, -80.5505500). It has 5 neighbors: Craig County, Alleghany County, Giles County, Greenbrier County and Summers County.
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The largest city of Monroe County is Peterstown with a population of 617. . See all Monroe County cities & populated places.
Monroe County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monroe County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Peterstown | 617 | City in West Virginia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Monroe County
Monroe County has 5 neighbours.
- Craig County county in Virginia, United States
- Alleghany County county in Virginia, United States
- Giles County county in Virginia, United States
- Greenbrier County county in West Virginia, United States
- Summers County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Monroe County decreased by 2.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,502 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,551 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,502 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,520 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,613 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,573 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,487 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,382 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,289 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,275 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,229 | -0.35% | estimation process |
People born in Monroe County (7)
People born in Monroe County, including lawyer and politician Allen T. Caperton, Union Army officer and american politician James M. Harvey, old time guitar player, singer, and songwriter Roy Harvey, .
List
- Allen Caperton Braxton (American lawyer) he was born in 06/03/1862
- Christopher Payne (American politician) he was born in 07/09/1845
- Edward Echols (American politician) he was born in 02/09/1849
- John Jackson Dickison (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 28/03/1816
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- Monroe County , Florida county in Florida, United States with a population of 73,900 people.
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- Monroe County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 46,582 people.
- Monroe County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 35,123 people.
- Monroe County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 34,739 people.
- Monroe County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 28,042 people.
- Monroe County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 20,459 people.
- Monroe County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 13,586 people.
- Monroe County , Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 10,549 people.
- Monroe County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 8,672 people.
- Monroe County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 7,770 people.
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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 |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| 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 |
