Income & Economy in New Cumberland, WV
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$39,412
-46% vs national
Per Capita Income
$24,729
-33% vs national
Poverty Rate
26.7%
+96% vs national
Gini Index
0.4296
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
12.9%
+147% vs national
SNAP Recipients
26.8%
of households
How New Cumberland Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)New Cumberland vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. New Cumberland is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in New Cumberland. The median household income here is $39,412.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
12.9%
+76% vs WV avg
Labor Force
381
Employed
332
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
37.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
48.5
Work from Home
4.0%
of workers
The median household income in New Cumberland, WV is $39,412, which is 46.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $24,729. The poverty rate of 26.7% is higher than the WV state average of 19.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4296, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, compared to the state average of 7.3%. 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.