Wirt County, WV — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,688
Per Capita Income
$26,792
Poverty Rate
18.3%
SNAP Recipients
20.9%
Gini Index
0.412
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.3%
$25K–$50K24.3%
$50K–$75K19.9%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K12.5%
$150K–$200K5.7%
$200K+2.5%
The median household income in Wirt County, WV is $54,688 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,792. 18.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.412 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).