Hardy County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,302
Per Capita Income
$29,876
Poverty Rate
17.6%
SNAP Recipients
18.5%
Gini Index
0.422
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.8%
$25K–$50K30.3%
$50K–$75K17.4%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K12.5%
$150K–$200K4.3%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Hardy County, WV is $49,302 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,876. 17.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.422 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).