Monessen, PA Demographics

A map of Monessen's Population by Race

Monessen, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,780, a slight decrease from the 6,876 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.2% White, 18.8% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monessen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monessen has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Monessen, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 44.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monessen is ranked the 180th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Monessen was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monessen's White Population

4,892 residents of Monessen, or 72.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monessen is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Monessen ranks 1690th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Monessen's population has decreased from 73.3% to 72.2%.

Monessen is less White than neighboring Charleroi (75.6% White), North Charleroi (88.8% White), North Belle Vernon (87.1% White), Speers (94.4% White), and Belle Vernon (82.2% White).

Monessen's Black Population

1,273 residents of Monessen, or 18.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monessen is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Monessen ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Monessen's population has increased from 16.4% to 18.8%.

Monessen is more Black than neighboring Charleroi (15% Black), North Charleroi (3.6% Black), North Belle Vernon (3.9% Black), Speers (2.4% Black), and Belle Vernon (5% Black).

Monessen's Asian Population

26 residents of Monessen, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monessen is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Monessen ranks 1171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Asian residents' share of Monessen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Monessen is more Asian than neighboring North Belle Vernon (0% Asian), and Speers (0% Asian). Monessen is less Asian than neighboring Charleroi (2.1% Asian), North Charleroi (0.5% Asian), and Belle Vernon (0.5% Asian).

Monessen's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Monessen, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monessen is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Monessen ranks 896th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Monessen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Monessen is more Hispanic than neighboring Charleroi (0.5% Hispanic), North Charleroi (1.6% Hispanic), Speers (1.1% Hispanic), and Belle Vernon (1.7% Hispanic). Monessen is less Hispanic than neighboring North Belle Vernon (6.2% Hispanic).

Monessen's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Monessen, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monessen is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Monessen ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monessen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Monessen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Charleroi (0% Native American/Other), North Charleroi (0.1% Native American/Other), Speers (0% Native American/Other), and Belle Vernon (0% Native American/Other). Monessen is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Belle Vernon (2% Native American/Other).

Monessen's Multiracial Population

339 residents of Monessen, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monessen is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Monessen ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monessen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Monessen's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.0%.

Monessen is more Multiracial than neighboring North Belle Vernon (0.8% Multiracial), and Speers (2.2% Multiracial). Monessen is less Multiracial than neighboring Charleroi (6.7% Multiracial), North Charleroi (5.5% Multiracial), and Belle Vernon (10.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.