Economy & Jobs — Charleston, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $65,812 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$73,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $45,967 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 23,704 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.1% |
| Arts Food | 12.0% |
| Professional | 11.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 180 |
| Law Offices | 161 |
| Physician Offices | 146 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 140 |
| Insurance Agencies | 80 |
| Dental Offices | 76 |
| Gas Stations | 75 |
| General Merchandise | 60 |
| Commercial Banks | 58 |
| Auto Repair | 50 |
| Accounting Firms | 42 |
| Real Estate Offices | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 31 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
