Brooke County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,116
Per Capita Income
$32,157
Poverty Rate
12.1%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.428
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.1%
$25K–$50K28.2%
$50K–$75K15.2%
$75K–$100K15.1%
$100K–$150K12.2%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+4.1%
The median household income in Brooke County, WV is $52,116 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,157. 12.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.428 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).