Economy & Jobs — Beckley, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $45,826 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$45,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,990 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,817 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.2% |
| Arts Food | 15.8% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Fast Food | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Accounting Firms | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
