Economy & Jobs — Despard, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $24,455 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,920 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 403 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15.2% |
| Construction | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 65 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 61 |
| Law Offices | 40 |
| Gas Stations | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 36 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| New Car Dealers | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Hotels Motels | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
