Economy & Jobs — Spencer, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,639 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$29,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,334 |
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| Poverty Rate | 33.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 16.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 627 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Retail | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 20.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
