Economy & Jobs — Petersburg, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,917 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,282 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,468 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 18.3% |
| Arts Food | 16.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
