Lewis County, WV — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$52,279

Per Capita Income

$31,004

Poverty Rate

19.4%

SNAP Recipients

22.3%

Gini Index

0.483

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

27.0%

$25K–$50K

20.5%

$50K–$75K

16.3%

$75K–$100K

11.9%

$100K–$150K

12.5%

$150K–$200K

5.8%

$200K+

6.0%

The median household income in Lewis County, WV is $52,279 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,004. 19.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.483 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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