Jackson County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,671
Per Capita Income
$35,107
Poverty Rate
17.5%
SNAP Recipients
18.3%
Gini Index
0.497
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.5%
$25K–$50K27.8%
$50K–$75K13.9%
$75K–$100K12.3%
$100K–$150K12.9%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+5.3%
The median household income in Jackson County, WV is $55,671 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,107. 17.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.497 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).