1,784,462
(2023)
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2023
West Virginia
Financial data for local governments across West Virginia
78
Cities
55
Counties
146
Towns
6
Villages
208
CDPs
Tax Snapshot (Beta)
Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.
Current source-backed tax context for West Virginia.
| Component | Summary | Effective | Coverage | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV state individual income tax | West Virginia enacted a 5% across-the-board personal income tax cut in 2026; updated schedules apply retroactive to January 1, 2026, with a top marginal rate of 4.58%. | Signed March 31, 2026; codified effective June 12, 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026. | Rate missing | West Virginia 2026 income tax rate cut |
| WV sales and use tax (state base) | West Virginia combined state sales and use tax is generally 6%, with additional local sales and use tax in municipalities that impose local rates. | Current WV Tax Division sales and use tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). | Rate missing | West Virginia sales and use tax |
| WV property tax policy (ad valorem local administration) | West Virginia ad valorem property tax generally assesses property at 60% of fair market value, with county assessors valuing most locally assessed property. | Current WV Tax Division ad valorem property-tax guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). | Needs review | West Virginia ad valorem property tax; West Virginia county assessors |
Demographics
Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)
1,784,462
Population
$57,917
Median Household Income
$155,600
Median Home Value
42.7
Median Age
16.6%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
74.3%
Homeownership Rate
23.3%
Bachelor's+ Rate
$57,917
(2023)
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$32,949
(2023)
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2023
$155,600
(2023)
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2023
$850
(2023)
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2023
42.7
(2023)
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2023
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.5
(2023)
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2023