Most residents in poverty, West Virginia cities

West Virginia cities with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 31 cities in West Virginia that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 31 is 1,385. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Buckhannon, WV, up 5 places to #18.