West Virginia Poverty Rate By Race
White
15.8% Poverty Rate for White people in West Virginia
2023
15.8% of 1.6 million people
Black or African American
30.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in West Virginia
2023
30.2% of 48 thousand people
Asian
17.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in West Virginia
2023
17.5% of 12 thousand people
Some other race
16.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in West Virginia
2023
16.3% of 15 thousand people
Two or more races
24.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in West Virginia
2023
24.2% of 87 thousand people
Hispanic
16% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in West Virginia
2023
16% of 35 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in West Virginia
2023
15.7% of 1.5 million people