Monongalia County, WV population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Monongalia County increased by 25,811. In this period, the peak population was 107,718 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81,907 | - | - |
| 2001 | 82,794 | 887 | 1.08% |
| 2002 | 83,436 | 642 | 0.78% |
| 2003 | 84,831 | 1,395 | 1.67% |
| 2004 | 85,576 | 745 | 0.88% |
| 2005 | 86,519 | 943 | 1.10% |
| 2006 | 87,343 | 824 | 0.95% |
| 2007 | 88,046 | 703 | 0.80% |
| 2008 | 89,043 | 997 | 1.13% |
| 2009 | 90,546 | 1,503 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 96,768 | 6,222 | 6.87% |
| 2011 | 99,070 | 2,302 | 2.38% |
| 2012 | 101,009 | 1,939 | 1.96% |
| 2013 | 102,392 | 1,383 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 103,631 | 1,239 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 104,871 | 1,240 | 1.20% |
| 2016 | 105,866 | 995 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 106,086 | 220 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 105,930 | -156 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 106,281 | 351 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 105,912 | -369 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 106,521 | 609 | 0.58% |
| 2022 | 106,978 | 457 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 107,718 | 740 | 0.69% |
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Monongalia County, WV population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Monongalia County's population increased by 14,861 (18.14%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Monongalia County's population increased by 9,144 (9.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Monongalia County's population increased by 1,806 (1.71%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Monongalia County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 107,718.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monongalia County's population peaked in year 2023 at 107,718.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Monongalia County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 81,907.
Monongalia County, WV annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Monongalia County grew year by year for 21 years and declined for 2 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Monongalia County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.37% per year. Overall the population grew 31.51% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Monongalia County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.37% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Monongalia County population grew the most, with an increase of 6,222 people (a 6.87% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Monongalia County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 369 people (a 0.35% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Monongalia County, WV population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Monongalia County's population increased by 1,197 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 457 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 740 (0.69%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Monongalia County, WV changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Monongalia County increased by 5,326 (5.20%). The population was highest at 107,718 in the year 2023 and lowest at 103,631 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.51%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)