Wetzel County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$53,341
Per Capita Income
$28,398
Poverty Rate
16.6%
SNAP Recipients
18.1%
Gini Index
0.440
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.1%
$25K–$50K21.6%
$50K–$75K20.6%
$75K–$100K13.6%
$100K–$150K11.5%
$150K–$200K3.9%
$200K+4.6%
The median household income in Wetzel County, WV is $53,341 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,398. 16.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.440 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).