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 Nicholas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Median Household Income $49,173 $57,886 $78,145
Median Personal Income $49,173 $57,886 $78,145
Average income growth 3.2% 3.2% 3.2%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Nicholas County
United States
Year Nicholas County United States

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

Metric Nicholas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.540 0.560 0.570
Male Median Income $67,022 $59,493 $67,746
Female Median Income $34,687 $45,763 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 48.2% 23.1% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Nicholas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 8.6% 5.7% 5.2%
Working from Home 3.8% 8.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 22 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Nicholas County
United States
Year Nicholas County United States