Economy & Jobs — Newell, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,278 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,131 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 18.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 518 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.4% |
| Public Admin | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 25 |
| Law Offices | 24 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 24 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Bars | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
