Economy & Jobs — Lester, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $30,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$34,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $18,676 |
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| Poverty Rate | 41.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 118 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Agriculture | 42.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 28.6% |
| Wholesale | 9.5% |
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.
