Income & Economy in West Dunbar, WV
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,188
-49% vs national
Per Capita Income
$23,939
-36% vs national
Poverty Rate
22.1%
+62% vs national
Gini Index
0.4093
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
23.1%
+344% vs national
SNAP Recipients
29.5%
of households
How West Dunbar Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)West Dunbar vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. West Dunbar 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 West Dunbar. The median household income here is $37,188.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
23.1%
+216% vs WV avg
Labor Force
208
Employed
160
Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
15.1%
of adults 25+
Median Age
38.7
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
The median household income in West Dunbar, WV is $37,188, which is 49.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,939. The poverty rate of 22.1% is higher than the WV state average of 19.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4093, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 23.1%, compared to the state average of 7.3%. 3.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.