Lester, WV Employment

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51%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
43%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLesterWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$14,533$24,002$29,829
Median household income$26,202$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$26,719$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$26,857$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$24,167$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate2.7%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level54.7%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Lester is 51% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Lester is 53% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Lester is 43% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Lester is 262% higher than the national average

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      $17,466 $26,202 $52,404
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Lester median earnings by income bracket

      Lester employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry2.2%2.2%
      Manufacturing sector2.2%2.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services5.4%5.4%
      Public administration3.3%3.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.5%6.5%
      Education, health & social services19.6%19.6%
      Other60.9%60.9%

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      Lester, WV590$26,20252.6%

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      Lester, WV590$26,20252.6%
      Source: The Lester, WV employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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