Economy & Jobs — Mount Hope, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$30,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,477 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 14.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 512 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 21.9% |
| Arts Food | 21.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 24 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Law Offices | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Nursing Care | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
