Median Household Income in West Virginia
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household Income
$59,608 −20.7% vs nat'l
Rank #50 of 52
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia
$59,608
National
$75,149
20.7% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #47 | Kentucky | $63,726 |
| #48 | Arkansas | $60,773 |
| #49 | Louisiana | $60,756 |
| #50 | West Virginia | $59,608 |
| #51 | Mississippi | $56,447 |
| #52 | Puerto Rico | $26,297 |
Highest Income Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | $98,806 |
| 2 | Berkeley County | $80,815 |
| 3 | Putnam County | $79,527 |
| 4 | Morgan County | $72,179 |
| 5 | Mineral County | $69,375 |
| 6 | Marion County | $67,370 |
| 7 | Monongalia County | $65,346 |
| 8 | Pendleton County | $64,931 |
| 9 | Tyler County | $63,693 |
| 10 | Hampshire County | $63,116 |
Lowest Income Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | McDowell County | $31,559 |
| 54 | Mingo County | $38,119 |
| 53 | Summers County | $40,699 |
| 52 | Pocahontas County | $42,119 |
| 51 | Clay County | $42,318 |
| 50 | Webster County | $43,839 |
| 49 | Calhoun County | $43,980 |
| 48 | Roane County | $45,778 |
| 47 | Lincoln County | $46,205 |
| 46 | Gilmer County | $47,981 |
Median Household Income in West Virginia
West Virginia has a median household income of $59,608, ranking #50 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 20.7% below the national value of $75,149.
Across West Virginia's 55 counties, median household income ranges from $31,559 to $98,806. The county with the highest value is Jefferson County at $98,806.
The median annual income for all households, including wages, investments, and government transfers.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.