The poverty is as plain to see as the rusting cars on cinder blocks. The 2010 census pegged Littleton — then with a population of 198 — as the poorest town in the nations second-poorest state, ranking it 281st in West Virginia with a per capital income of $6,036.

What is the poorest county in WV?

West Virginia is the third poorest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $23,450 (2015) .West Virginia counties ranked by per capita income.Rank1CountyJeffersonPer capita income$30,912Median household income$66,677Median family income$79,83056 more columns

Whats the poorest city in West Virginia?

StatePoorest TownPopulationVirginiaFarmville8,076WashingtonKelso11,983West VirginiaKenova3,095WisconsinWhitewater14,76646 more rows•20 Aug 2020

Is WV the poorest state?

West Virginia Despite its relatively small and falling population, the state has a high poverty rate of 16%. While this is higher than the national average, its also the lowest rate of poverty West Virginia has seen in almost 20 years.

Who is the richest man in WV?

James Conley Justice II (born April 27, 1951) is an American businessman and politician who has been serving as the 36th governor of West Virginia since 2017. With a net worth of around $1.2 billion, he is the wealthiest person in West Virginia.

How much money do you need to make to be considered Upper Class?

Those who earn more than $373,894 are rich .What Is a Middle-Class Income?Income groupIncomeLower-middle class$32,048 - $53,413Middle class$53,413 - $106,827Upper-middle class$106,827 - $373,8942 more rows•8 Dec 2020