Mercer County, WV — Income & Poverty

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

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$47,799

Per Capita Income

$28,201

Poverty Rate

18.0%

SNAP Recipients

22.1%

Gini Index

0.462

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

24.4%

$25K–$50K

27.3%

$50K–$75K

16.5%

$75K–$100K

13.1%

$100K–$150K

11.0%

$150K–$200K

3.7%

$200K+

4.0%

The median household income in Mercer County, WV is $47,799 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,201. 18.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.462 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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