Economy & Jobs — Richwood, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $30,833 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$38,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,310 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 819 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.0% |
| Retail | 29.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Fast Food | 17 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
