Economy & Jobs — Summersville, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,571 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,600 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,745 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| In Labor Force | 1,285 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 33.1% |
| Arts Food | 13.7% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.