Weirton: Economy & Jobs
Weirton's typical household earns $59,575 (about the same as Hancock County median $61,466; about the same as West Virginia median $59,608), with homes at a median value of $133,500. The surrounding county supports 7,062 jobs (avg $52,534).
- $64,514 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs West Virginia $66,575).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $59,575 — above the West Virginia median ($53,972). Poverty rate 12.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 38% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 37.8% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $10,340 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $667,071 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $64,514 (vs West Virginia $66,575) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $64,609 |
| Median Household Income | $59,575 (vs West Virginia $53,972) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $59,575 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.2% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 11.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 7,062 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $370,998,157 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,534 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 688,670 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% (vs West Virginia 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,102 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 110.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 376 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,250 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 271,707 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 11 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 11 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Kroger 803 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 22 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WEIRTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $177,705,061 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,877.35 (vs West Virginia $8,671) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 22,559 people (vs West Virginia 6,988) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Pct Walked | 11.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 47.4 years (vs West Virginia 42.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 42.3% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12