Economy & Jobs — Buckhannon, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,615 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,259 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,021 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.9% |
| Arts Food | 12.2% |
| Professional | 10.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Physician Offices | 5 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Bars | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
