Economy & Jobs — Terra Alta, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,536 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,201 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 891 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.1% |
| Arts Food | 17.3% |
| Retail | 10.1% |
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.
