Economy & Jobs — Wheeling, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,590 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,997 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,023 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.0% |
| Arts Food | 12.5% |
| Retail | 11.8% |
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.
