Roane County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,194
Per Capita Income
$26,492
Poverty Rate
20.2%
SNAP Recipients
22.2%
Gini Index
0.476
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.9%
$25K–$50K30.2%
$50K–$75K16.2%
$75K–$100K9.9%
$100K–$150K11.0%
$150K–$200K2.2%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Roane County, WV is $45,194 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,492. 20.2% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 22.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.476 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).