Economy & Jobs — Kermit, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $35,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,452 |
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| Poverty Rate | 32.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 66 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.0% |
| Retail | 19.0% |
| Professional | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Law Offices | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 5 |
| Fast Food | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
