Preston County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,373
Per Capita Income
$28,645
Poverty Rate
14.2%
SNAP Recipients
18.0%
Gini Index
0.410
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.8%
$25K–$50K22.0%
$50K–$75K19.2%
$75K–$100K13.1%
$100K–$150K16.6%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+3.5%
The median household income in Preston County, WV is $61,373 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,645. 14.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.410 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).