Wayne County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,539
Per Capita Income
$32,003
Poverty Rate
15.7%
SNAP Recipients
20.8%
Gini Index
0.479
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.4%
$25K–$50K23.0%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K12.4%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K5.0%
$200K+4.5%
The median household income in Wayne County, WV is $55,539 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,003. 15.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.479 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).