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Most income inequality (Gini), West Virginia cities · 2010

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

01Moundsville, WVWV7,6590.604–

02Morgantown, WVWV30,2930.580–

03Buckhannon, WVWV5,0540.542–

04Charleston, WVWV46,1170.530–

05Bluefield, WVWV9,1580.524–

06Huntington, WVWV44,8150.516–

07Beckley, WVWV16,3730.513–

08Elkins, WVWV6,6220.498–

09Martinsburg, WVWV19,2110.498–

10Cheat Lake, WVWV10,9020.479–

11Wheeling, WVWV25,6800.471–

12Parkersburg, WVWV28,5930.463–

13Fairmont, WVWV18,0350.454–

14Weirton, WVWV18,1330.452–

15Charles, WVWV9,3290.442–

16New Martinsville, WVWV5,0390.438–

17Princeton, WVWV5,5780.438–

18Vienna, WVWV10,3210.438–

19Clarksburg, WVWV15,5620.437–

20Oak Hill, WVWV7,6290.432–

21Pea Ridge, WVWV6,9880.425–

22Cross Lanes, WVWV9,6710.415–

23South Charleston, WVWV13,0720.413–

24Bridgeport, WVWV9,4270.410–

25Hurricane, WVWV7,3670.392–

26Dunbar, WVWV7,0500.391–

27Brookhaven, WVWV6,2120.388–

28Teays Valley, WVWV14,1510.385–

29St. Albans, WVWV10,2100.384–

30Ranson corporation, WVWV6,8530.383–

31Nitro, WVWV6,2700.356–

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