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 $25K
20.6%
$25K–$50K
28.5%
$50K–$75K
22.9%
$75K–$100K
14.5%
$100K–$150K
8.1%
$150K–$200K
2.8%
$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).

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