Calhoun County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,421
Per Capita Income
$24,520
Poverty Rate
33.4%
SNAP Recipients
21.6%
Gini Index
0.506
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K34.0%
$25K–$50K25.5%
$50K–$75K24.1%
$75K–$100K4.9%
$100K–$150K2.8%
$150K–$200K7.2%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Calhoun County, WV is $41,421 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,520. 33.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.506 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).