Raleigh County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,055
Per Capita Income
$28,661
Poverty Rate
21.6%
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Gini Index
0.489
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.9%
$25K–$50K22.0%
$50K–$75K15.6%
$75K–$100K12.0%
$100K–$150K14.0%
$150K–$200K5.4%
$200K+4.0%
The median household income in Raleigh County, WV is $52,055 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,661. 21.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.489 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).