Braxton County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$44,449
Per Capita Income
$23,349
Poverty Rate
18.8%
SNAP Recipients
21.5%
Gini Index
0.422
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.0%
$25K–$50K30.0%
$50K–$75K20.5%
$75K–$100K10.4%
$100K–$150K7.7%
$150K–$200K3.4%
$200K+2.0%
The median household income in Braxton County, WV is $44,449 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $23,349. 18.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.422 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).