Taylor County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,807
Per Capita Income
$31,241
Poverty Rate
14.7%
SNAP Recipients
19.3%
Gini Index
0.435
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.8%
$25K–$50K25.9%
$50K–$75K18.9%
$75K–$100K10.2%
$100K–$150K11.9%
$150K–$200K8.9%
$200K+5.4%
The median household income in Taylor County, WV is $56,807 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,241. 14.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.435 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).