Nicholas County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$49,280
Per Capita Income
$29,257
Poverty Rate
17.8%
SNAP Recipients
21.7%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.4%
$25K–$50K27.3%
$50K–$75K15.3%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K13.4%
$150K–$200K3.6%
$200K+3.4%
The median household income in Nicholas County, WV is $49,280 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,257. 17.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).