Economy & Jobs — Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$71,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,913 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 757 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 36.6% |
| Arts Food | 31.5% |
| Retail | 9.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Real Estate Offices | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Bars | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Coffee Shops | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
