Wood County, WV — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$56,193

Per Capita Income

$33,324

Poverty Rate

14.8%

SNAP Recipients

17.5%

Gini Index

0.459

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

22.3%

$25K–$50K

22.7%

$50K–$75K

17.9%

$75K–$100K

12.0%

$100K–$150K

13.9%

$150K–$200K

6.5%

$200K+

4.7%

The median household income in Wood County, WV is $56,193 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,324. 14.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 17.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.459 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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