Economy & Jobs — Elk Garden, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,250 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,984 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 85 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.1% |
| Retail | 24.1% |
| Transportation | 22.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Fast Food | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Bars | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Beauty Salons | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
