Economy & Jobs — Fairlea, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $24,411 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$26,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,013 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 419 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.1% |
| Arts Food | 22.5% |
| Construction | 16.1% |
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.
