Monroe County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,508
Per Capita Income
$27,648
Poverty Rate
15.7%
SNAP Recipients
16.0%
Gini Index
0.419
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.8%
$25K–$50K25.1%
$50K–$75K21.5%
$75K–$100K13.7%
$100K–$150K10.3%
$150K–$200K4.6%
$200K+3.0%
The median household income in Monroe County, WV is $54,508 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,648. 15.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 16.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.419 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).