Economy & Jobs — Alderson, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $32,212 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,197 |
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| Poverty Rate | 45.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 233 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.6% |
| Arts Food | 27.5% |
| Transportation | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Fast Food | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 18 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
