Economy & Jobs — Romney, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,286 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,262 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 627 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.3% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
