Boone County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,152
Per Capita Income
$26,984
Poverty Rate
17.3%
SNAP Recipients
22.2%
Gini Index
0.414
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.5%
$25K–$50K22.0%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K16.6%
$150K–$200K6.5%
$200K+1.5%
The median household income in Boone County, WV is $56,152 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,984. 17.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.414 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).