Economy & Jobs — Ripley, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,518 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,459 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,339 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 32.3% |
| Arts Food | 25.5% |
| Finance Insurance | 14.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 21 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
