Mingo County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,527
Per Capita Income
$22,073
Poverty Rate
29.9%
SNAP Recipients
35.9%
Gini Index
0.505
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K38.7%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K15.9%
$75K–$100K8.3%
$100K–$150K10.1%
$150K–$200K3.1%
$200K+2.2%
The median household income in Mingo County, WV is $39,527 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $22,073. 29.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 35.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.505 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).