Kanawha County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$58,887
Per Capita Income
$36,168
Poverty Rate
16.1%
SNAP Recipients
15.6%
Gini Index
0.480
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.9%
$25K–$50K20.8%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K5.7%
$200K+6.0%
The median household income in Kanawha County, WV is $58,887 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,168. 16.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.480 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).