Mason County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,454
Per Capita Income
$31,615
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
17.8%
Gini Index
0.484
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.6%
$25K–$50K27.7%
$50K–$75K16.0%
$75K–$100K14.1%
$100K–$150K11.4%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+4.3%
The median household income in Mason County, WV is $53,454 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,615. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.484 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).