Fayette County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,672
Per Capita Income
$27,091
Poverty Rate
18.8%
SNAP Recipients
22.1%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.7%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K20.3%
$75K–$100K12.6%
$100K–$150K14.2%
$150K–$200K2.6%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Fayette County, WV is $52,672 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,091. 18.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).