Economy & Jobs — Benwood, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,636 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,771 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 664 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 22.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.4% |
| Construction | 10.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Physician Offices | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
