Graph and download economic data for Real Median Household Income in West Virginia (MEHOINUSWVA672N) from 1984 to 2023 about WV, households, median, income, real, and USA.

In 2023, the median household income in West Virginia amounted to 60,410 U.S. dollars. This is an increase from the previous year, when the median household income in the state amounted to 52,460 U.S. dollars. The median household income for the United States may be accessed here.

A dataset listing the richest zip codes in West Virginia per the most current US Census data, including information on rank and average income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in West Virginia. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in West Virginia. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in West Virginia, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $68,993, followed by those in the 25 to 44 years age group with an income of $68,704. Meanwhile householders within the 65 years and over age group report the second lowest median household income of $45,248. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $32,481.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia median household income by age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household income across different racial categories in West Virginia. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into economic disparities and trends and explore the variations in median houshold income for diverse racial categories.

Key observations

Based on our analysis of the distribution of West Virginia population by race & ethnicity, the population is predominantly White. This particular racial category constitutes the majority, accounting for 90.90% of the total residents in West Virginia. Notably, the median household income for White households is $58,553. Interestingly, despite the White population being the most populous, it is worth noting that Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households actually reports the highest median household income, with a median income of $135,156. This reveals that, while Whites may be the most numerous in West Virginia, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander households experience greater economic prosperity in terms of median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in West Virginia.
• Median household income: Median household income, adjusting for inflation, presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Median Household Income in West Virginia was 60410.00000 Current $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Median Household Income in West Virginia reached a record high of 60410.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 15980.00000 in January of 1985. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Median Household Income in West Virginia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for McDowell County, WV (MHIWV54047A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about McDowell County, WV; WV; households; median; income; and USA.

Income in 2023 C-CPI-U (2000-2023) and R-CPI-U-RS (pre-2000) adjusted dollars.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Berkeley County, WV, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 20,448, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 214,985. This indicates that the top earners earn 11 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 346,811, which is 161.32% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1696.06% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Berkeley County median household income. You can refer the same here

Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia was 55875.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia reached a record high of 55875.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 22542.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Logan County, WV (MHIWV54045A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Logan County, WV; WV; households; median; income; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Raleigh County, WV (MHIWV54081A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Raleigh County, WV; WV; households; median; income; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Morgantown. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Morgantown. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Morgantown, householders within the 45 to 64 years age group have the highest median household income at $74,524, followed by those in the 65 years and over age group with an income of $62,995. Meanwhile householders within the 25 to 44 years age group report the second lowest median household income of $56,491. Notably, householders within the under 25 years age group, had the lowest median household income at $10,809.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Morgantown median household income by age. You can refer the same here

West Virginia Median Household Income: 39 years of historical data from 1984 to 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Fayette County, WV (MHIWV54019A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Fayette County, WV; WV; households; median; income; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in West Virginia. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In West Virginia, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $4,018(7.37%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $54,535 in 2013 and $58,553 in 2023.
• Black or African American: In West Virginia, the median household income for the households where the householder is Black or African American increased by $3,456(9.35%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $36,966 in 2013 and $40,422 in 2023.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in West Virginia.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia median household income by race. You can refer the same here

90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia was 54849.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia reached a record high of 54849.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 21456.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for 90% Confidence Interval Lower Bound of Estimate of Median Household Income for West Virginia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Boone County, WV (MHIWV54005A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Boone County, WV; Charleston; WV; households; median; income; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in West Virginia, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, all of the household sizes were found in West Virginia. Across the different household sizes in West Virginia the mean income is $77,455, and the standard deviation is $23,311. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 30.10%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2023, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $29,533. It then further increased to $96,295 for 7-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for West Virginia median household income. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Estimate of Median Household Income for Wyoming County, WV (MHIWV54109A052NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Wyoming County, WV; WV; households; median; income; and USA.