Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Jefferson County West Virginia Avg US Average
Median Household Income $95,450 $57,886 $78,145
Median Personal Income $95,450 $57,886 $78,145
Average income growth 4.4% 4.4% 4.4%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Jefferson County
United States
Year Jefferson County United States

Economic Inequality in Jefferson County | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Jefferson County West Virginia Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.567 0.560 0.570
Male Median Income $77,002 $59,493 $67,746
Female Median Income $58,268 $45,763 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 24.3% 23.1% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Jefferson County West Virginia Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 4.1% 5.7% 5.2%
Working from Home 15.7% 8.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 32 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Jefferson County
United States
Year Jefferson County United States