Poverty Rate in Monroe County, West Virginia
In Monroe County, West Virginia, an estimated 1,628 of 12,358 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia is 14.4%.
- How many people in Monroe County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Monroe County, West Virginia, an estimated 1,628 of 12,358 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia is 21.43% lower than the West Virginia average. In Monroe County, West Virginia, an estimated 13.2% of 12,358 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 16.8% of 1,736,883 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, West Virginia is 5.6% higher than the US average. In Monroe County, West Virginia, an estimated 13.2% of 12,358 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Alderson, West Virginia 41.6% of 969 people.
- Peterstown, West Virginia 23.8% of 673 people.
- Union, West Virginia 12.6% of 486 people.
Under 18 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
22.3% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years
36.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
36.3% of 586 people
5 to 17 years
18% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
18% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
21.9% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
12.6% of 7 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
15.4% of 2 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
11.3% of 5 thousand people
60 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
7.8% of 4 thousand people
65 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
6.9% of 3 thousand people
White
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
13.5% of 12 thousand people
Black or African American
1.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
1.2% of 85 people
Some other race
12.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
12.5% of 8 people
Two or more races
5.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
5.2% of 382 people
Hispanic
5.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
5.3% of 244 people
White, not Hispanic
13.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
13.7% of 12 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
11.6% of 9 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
19.7% of 1 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
15.2% of 5 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
6.1% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
1.8% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
5.6% of 5 thousand people
Employed
2.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
2.6% of 5 thousand people
Male
2.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
2.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
3.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
3.1% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
30.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
30.7% of 551 people
Male
13.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
13.8% of 354 people
Female
60.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
60.9% of 197 people
Population 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
10.9% of 10 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
0.7% of 3 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
14.9% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
16.5% of 5 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
30.5% of 2 thousand people
Male
32.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
32.3% of 837 people
Female
29.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
29.3% of 1 thousand people
18 to 24 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
31.6% of 19 people
25 to 34 years
46% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
46% of 383 people
35 to 44 years
26.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
26.1% of 222 people
45 to 54 years
38% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
38% of 442 people
55 to 64 years
31.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
31.7% of 338 people
65 to 74 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
23.8% of 370 people
75 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
10.8% of 362 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 752 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
46.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
46.2% of 275 people
Did not work
47.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
47.1% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monroe County, West Virginia
2022
13.2%
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