Economy & Jobs — Weirton, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,575 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,641 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,498 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Retail | 15.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 21 |
| Physician Offices | 15 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Bars | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
