Lowest Income in West Virginia

Top 31 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — West Virginia

1 Beckley $39,939

2 Morgantown $42,245

3 Huntington $43,146

4 Bluefield $43,826

5 Princeton $44,428

6 Parkersburg $44,675

7 Clarksburg $46,859

8 Elkins $47,746

9 Wheeling $48,498

10 Moundsville $48,590

11 Buckhannon $48,720

12 New Martinsville $51,226

13 Oak Hill $51,799

14 Nitro $52,247

15 Martinsburg $54,590

16 Dunbar $54,647

17 Weirton $56,699

18 St. Albans $58,788

19 South Charleston $59,616

20 Fairmont $60,791

21 Cross Lanes $62,704

22 Charleston $64,512

23 Vienna $65,211

24 Hurricane $67,083

25 Pea Ridge $67,708

26 Brookhaven $84,962

27 Ranson corporation $86,378

28 Charles Town $94,830

29 Bridgeport $99,936

30 Teays Valley $106,798

31 Cheat Lake $111,379

Cities with the lowest median incomes in West Virginia face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Beckley has a median household income of $39,939.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Beckley earns $39,939 — 47% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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