Economy & Jobs — Wayne, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $27,159 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$36,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,456 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 520 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 32.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 25.9% |
| Arts Food | 19.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Bars | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
