Pendleton County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,738
Per Capita Income
$28,783
Poverty Rate
16.3%
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Gini Index
0.386
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.9%
$25K–$50K25.8%
$50K–$75K20.1%
$75K–$100K15.3%
$100K–$150K14.7%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+1.3%
The median household income in Pendleton County, WV is $61,738 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,783. 16.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.386 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).