Economy & Jobs — Parkersburg, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,025 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,664 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 13,013 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.1% |
| Retail | 18.1% |
| Arts Food | 12.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 82 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
| Physician Offices | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Insurance Agencies | 36 |
| Law Offices | 34 |
| Commercial Banks | 32 |
| Beauty Salons | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 20 |
| Hotels Motels | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 18 |
| Bars | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
