Economy & Jobs — Milton, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,429 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,555 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,134 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.5% |
| Retail | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 104 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 86 |
| Physician Offices | 80 |
| Law Offices | 65 |
| Gas Stations | 45 |
| Insurance Agencies | 43 |
| Bars | 32 |
| Commercial Banks | 29 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Coffee Shops | 24 |
| Accounting Firms | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Clothing Stores | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
