Economy & Jobs — Buffalo, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $64,583 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,246 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 467 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Construction | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 54 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Insurance Agencies | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
| Law Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Dental Offices | 19 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| General Merchandise | 13 |
| Grocery Stores | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| New Car Dealers | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
