McDowell County, WV — Income & Poverty

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

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$29,980

Per Capita Income

$16,599

Poverty Rate

30.9%

SNAP Recipients

36.2%

Gini Index

0.473

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

42.2%

$25K–$50K

27.6%

$50K–$75K

12.8%

$75K–$100K

8.6%

$100K–$150K

6.5%

$150K–$200K

1.8%

$200K+

0.5%

The median household income in McDowell County, WV is $29,980 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $16,599. 30.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 36.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.473 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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