West Virginia

Monongalia

105,822
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Monongalia

Monongalia, West Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 4,768. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 105,822.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Morgantown (1861), Jones-Imboden Raid — Burning of Morgantown, Jones-Imboden Raid: Morgantown, and 50 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020105,822
201096,189
200081,866
199075,509
198075,024
197063,714
196055,617
195060,797
194051,252
193050,083
192033,618
191024,334
190019,049
189015,705
188014,985
187013,547
186013,048
185012,387
184017,368
183014,056
182011,060
181012,793
18008,540
17904,768
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Monongalia

Military engagements that took place in Monongalia, West Virginia.

Skirmish at Morgantown (1861)
1861
Jones-Imboden Raid — Burning of Morgantown
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid: Morgantown
1863
Jones-Imboden Raid on Cheat River
1863

Historic places in Monongalia

National Register of Historic Places listings in Monongalia, West Virginia.

Stewart Hall
Morgantown
Mason and Dixon Survey Terminal Point
Pentress
Kern's Fort
Morgantown
Hamilton Farm Petroglyphs
Ringgold
Woodburn Circle
Morgantown
Harner Homestead
Morgantown
Easton Roller Mill
Morgantown
Henry Clay Furnace
Cheat Neck
Oglebay Hall
Morgantown
Anderson, D. I. B., Farm
Morgantown
Old Stone House
Morgantown
Metropolitan Theatre
Morgantown
Rogers House
Morgantown
Old Morgantown Post Office
Morgantown
Morgantown Wharf and Warehouse Historic District
Morgantown
Kincaid and Arnett Feed and Flour Building
Morgantown
Cox, Judge Frank, House
Morgantown
Hackney House
Morgantown
Dering Building
Morgantown
Seneca Glass Company Building
Morgantown
Fourth Ward School
Morgantown
Vance Farmhouse
Morgantown
Chancery Hill Historic District
Morgantown
Chancery Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Morgantown
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Frequently asked about Monongalia

When does Monongalia first appear in the US census?
Monongalia, West Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 4,768.
What is the population of Monongalia?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Monongalia had a recorded population of 105,822.
Were any battles fought in Monongalia?
4 documented military engagements took place in Monongalia, including Skirmish at Morgantown (1861), Jones-Imboden Raid — Burning of Morgantown, Jones-Imboden Raid: Morgantown.
How many historic places are in Monongalia?
50 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Monongalia, West Virginia.
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