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Most income inequality (Gini), West Virginia cities

West Virginia cities ranked by Gini index of household income inequality, where 0 = perfect equality and 1 = maximum inequality (2023 ACS). This list covers the 31 cities in West Virginia that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPINCOME INEQUALITY (GINI)VS 2000

01Morgantown, WVWV30,2930.552–

02Huntington, WVWV44,8150.551–

03Charleston, WVWV46,1170.549–

04Beckley, WVWV16,3730.536–

05Elkins, WVWV6,6220.536–

06Vienna, WVWV10,3210.518–

07Wheeling, WVWV25,6800.515–

08Buckhannon, WVWV5,0540.495–

09Nitro, WVWV6,2700.493–

10Moundsville, WVWV7,6590.478–

11Cheat Lake, WVWV10,9020.467–

12Parkersburg, WVWV28,5930.460–

13Weirton, WVWV18,1330.459–

14Pea Ridge, WVWV6,9880.454–

15Clarksburg, WVWV15,5620.445–

16Princeton, WVWV5,5780.444–

17Bluefield, WVWV9,1580.443–

18Oak Hill, WVWV7,6290.443–

19St. Albans, WVWV10,2100.431–

20Martinsburg, WVWV19,2110.431–

21New Martinsville, WVWV5,0390.430–

22Fairmont, WVWV18,0350.421–

23Hurricane, WVWV7,3670.415–

24South Charleston, WVWV13,0720.408–

25Bridgeport, WVWV9,4270.405–

26Brookhaven, WVWV6,2120.399–

27Teays Valley, WVWV14,1510.394–

28Dunbar, WVWV7,0500.384–

29Charles, WVWV9,3290.373–

30Cross Lanes, WVWV9,6710.372–

31Ranson corporation, WVWV6,8530.363–

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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES