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 Pocahontas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Median Household Income $41,621 $57,886 $78,145
Median Personal Income $41,621 $57,886 $78,145
Average income growth 2.3% 2.3% 2.3%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Pocahontas County
United States
Year Pocahontas County United States

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

Metric Pocahontas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.516 0.560 0.570
Male Median Income $44,790 $59,493 $67,746
Female Median Income $35,797 $45,763 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 20.1% 23.1% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Pocahontas County West Virginia Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 10.6% 5.7% 5.2%
Working from Home 6.1% 8.0% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 17 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Pocahontas County
United States
Year Pocahontas County United States