Gilmer County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,991
Per Capita Income
$20,325
Poverty Rate
12.9%
SNAP Recipients
21.9%
Gini Index
0.413
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.6%
$25K–$50K28.5%
$50K–$75K22.9%
$75K–$100K14.5%
$100K–$150K8.1%
$150K–$200K2.8%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Gilmer County, WV is $50,991 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $20,325. 12.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.413 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).