Per Capita Income in West Virginia
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Per Capita Income
$34,203 −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #50 of 52
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia
$34,203
National
$41,261
17.1% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #47 | Oklahoma | $35,624 |
| #48 | Louisiana | $35,038 |
| #49 | Arkansas | $34,225 |
| #50 | West Virginia | $34,203 |
| #51 | Mississippi | $31,549 |
| #52 | Puerto Rico | $17,981 |
Highest Per Capita Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | $46,514 |
| 2 | Monongalia County | $42,045 |
| 3 | Putnam County | $41,822 |
| 4 | Pleasants County | $39,036 |
| 5 | Berkeley County | $38,914 |
| 6 | Mineral County | $38,731 |
| 7 | Ohio County | $38,134 |
| 8 | Kanawha County | $37,354 |
| 9 | Hancock County | $37,064 |
| 10 | Morgan County | $36,317 |
Lowest Per Capita Counties in West Virginia
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | McDowell County | $17,253 |
| 54 | Gilmer County | $20,425 |
| 53 | Mingo County | $23,977 |
| 52 | Wyoming County | $24,030 |
| 51 | Pocahontas County | $24,646 |
| 50 | Clay County | $24,781 |
| 49 | Webster County | $24,990 |
| 48 | Lincoln County | $25,319 |
| 47 | Braxton County | $25,639 |
| 46 | Summers County | $25,658 |
Per Capita Income in West Virginia
West Virginia has a per capita income of $34,203, ranking #50 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 17.1% below the national value of $41,261.
Across West Virginia's 55 counties, per capita income ranges from $17,253 to $46,514. The county with the highest value is Jefferson County at $46,514.
Average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by total population.
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.