Department of Numbers

West Virginia Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for West Virginia was $38,218 in 2010, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, West Virginia median household income is $11,828 lower. 2011 Census ACS data (including 2011 West Virginia household income numbers) will be released in December of 2012.

Real Median Household Income in West Virginia

2010 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
West Virginia $38,218 +0.43% -1.93%
US $50,046 -1.97% -6.20%

West Virginia Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for West Virginia peaked in 2007 and is now $918 (2.36%) lower. From a post peak low of $38,053 in 2009, real median household income for West Virginia has now grown by $165 (0.43%).

Real Median Household Income: West Virginia, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for West Virginia

Date US West Virginia
2010 $50,046 $38,218
2009 $51,050 $38,053
2008 $52,687 $38,470
2007 $53,356 $38,971