Economy & Jobs — Fairmont, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,032 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,722 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,845 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.3% |
| Retail | 12.0% |
| Professional | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
| Law Offices | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Funeral Homes | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
