Economy & Jobs — Chesapeake, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,927 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,178 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 602 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.0% |
| Retail | 20.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.7% |
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.
