Pleasants County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,038
Per Capita Income
$40,318
Poverty Rate
8.0%
SNAP Recipients
14.4%
Gini Index
0.561
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.8%
$25K–$50K23.1%
$50K–$75K19.5%
$75K–$100K11.2%
$100K–$150K15.9%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Pleasants County, WV is $61,038 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $40,318. 8.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 14.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.561 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).