Lincoln County, WV — Income & Poverty

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

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$48,593

Per Capita Income

$26,046

Poverty Rate

20.6%

SNAP Recipients

24.2%

Gini Index

0.471

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

29.8%

$25K–$50K

21.8%

$50K–$75K

18.6%

$75K–$100K

9.7%

$100K–$150K

13.1%

$150K–$200K

4.4%

$200K+

2.7%

The median household income in Lincoln County, WV is $48,593 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,046. 20.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 24.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.471 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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