Economy & Jobs — War, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $29,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$23,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $12,821 |
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| Poverty Rate | 35.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 99 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19.4% |
| Professional | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 12 |
| General Merchandise | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Insurance Agencies | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
