West Virginia Household Income
According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for West Virginia was $51,248 in 2021, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, West Virginia median household income is $18,469 lower. 2022 Census ACS data (including 2022 West Virginia household income numbers) will be released in September of 2023. West Virginia median family income and per capita income for West Virginia are shown further down.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income in West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| West Virginia | $51,248 | -2.17% | +7.71% |
West Virginia Real Median Household Income Trends since 2005
The current median household income for West Virginia is $51,248. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $52,386 and is now $1,138 (2.17%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: West Virginia, National
Historical Real Median Household Income for West Virginia
| Date | US | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $51,248 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $52,386 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $51,769 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $47,579 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $48,045 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $48,983 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $48,052 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $47,036 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $48,058 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $47,520 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $46,458 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $47,388 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $48,545 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $46,523 |
West Virginia Family Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for West Virginia was $66,669 in 2021. Compared to the median US family income, West Virginia median family income is $19,137 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2022 family income data will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income in West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| West Virginia | $66,669 | -0.16% | +7.05% |
West Virginia Real Median Family Income Trends since 2005
The current median family income for West Virginia is $66,669. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $66,774 and is now $105 (0.16%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: West Virginia, National
Historical Real Median Family Income for West Virginia
| Date | US | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $66,669 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $66,774 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $64,560 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $62,276 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $61,990 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,020 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $61,140 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $60,043 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $60,107 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,671 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $59,992 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $60,330 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $60,699 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $59,552 |
West Virginia Per Capita Income
The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for West Virginia was $30,195 in 2021. Compared to the US per capita income, West Virginia per capita income is $8,137 lower. Per capita income numbers for 2022 will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income in West Virginia
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| West Virginia | $30,195 | +0.10% | +6.90% |
West Virginia Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2005
At $30,195, the per capita income for West Virginia was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: West Virginia, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for West Virginia
| Date | US | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $30,195 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $30,166 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $29,086 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,246 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,055 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $27,965 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $26,919 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $26,021 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $26,979 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $26,493 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $26,632 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $26,943 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $26,747 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $26,722 |
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