Economy & Jobs — Institute, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $42,315 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,300 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,807 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 293 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 49.8% |
| Retail | 18.2% |
| Arts Food | 16.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.