Economy & Jobs — Cheat Lake, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $117,014 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$126,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $65,868 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,803 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 39.6% |
| Professional | 16.1% |
| Retail | 8.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 118 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 107 |
| Law Offices | 66 |
| Physician Offices | 64 |
| Commercial Banks | 47 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 35 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 33 |
| Bars | 30 |
| Beauty Salons | 27 |
| Coffee Shops | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
