Economy & Jobs — Kanawha, West Virginia

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$60,547
Estimated 2026~$74,600
Per Capita Income$42,926
Poverty Rate12.0%
Unemployment Rate0.0%
In Labor Force44

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Retail41.8%
Education Healthcare33.6%
Construction13.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Fast Food82
Full Service Restaurants66
Physician Offices58
Gas Stations44
Insurance Agencies36
Law Offices34
Commercial Banks32
Beauty Salons26
Dental Offices26
General Merchandise23
Child Day Care21
Auto Repair20
Hotels Motels19
Coffee Shops18
Bars17
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.