Economy & Jobs — Madison, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,872 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,987 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,409 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.6% |
| Retail | 25.6% |
| Professional | 8.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
