Economy & Jobs — Wellsburg, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,868 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,721 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 975 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 17.0% |
| Public Admin | 14.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.9% |
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.
