Hancock County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,017
Per Capita Income
$35,452
Poverty Rate
15.0%
SNAP Recipients
17.2%
Gini Index
0.448
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.5%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K18.0%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K17.3%
$150K–$200K5.0%
$200K+4.2%
The median household income in Hancock County, WV is $61,017 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,452. 15.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.448 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).