Economy & Jobs — Bluefield, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,375 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,716 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,027 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 38.9% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
| Arts Food | 8.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Fast Food | 35 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Law Offices | 25 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 19 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 17 |
| Commercial Banks | 16 |
| Dental Offices | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 14 |
| Nursing Care | 11 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
