Economy & Jobs — Kingwood, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $71,154 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,905 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,411 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 30.9% |
| Agriculture | 13.9% |
| Public Admin | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Law Offices | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Real Estate Offices | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
