Economy & Jobs — McMechen, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,446 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,781 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 774 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.2% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
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.
