Barbour County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$48,347
Per Capita Income
$26,055
Poverty Rate
20.8%
SNAP Recipients
16.7%
Gini Index
0.426
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.9%
$25K–$50K30.1%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K10.5%
$100K–$150K11.6%
$150K–$200K4.6%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Barbour County, WV is $48,347 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,055. 20.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.426 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).