Prosperity, WV Employment

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32%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
6%
Household income NAT. AVG.
53%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexProsperityWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$20,182$24,002$29,829
Median household income$58,724$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$67,083$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$24,214$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$26,985$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$24,279$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate7.1%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level22.2%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Prosperity is 32% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Prosperity is 6% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Prosperity is 53% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Prosperity is 47% higher than the national average

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      $39,145 $58,724 $117,448
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Prosperity median earnings by income bracket

      Prosperity employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry0.0%0.0%
      Manufacturing sector3.2%3.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services27.5%27.5%
      Public administration13.3%13.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities0.0%0.0%
      Education, health & social services14.2%14.2%
      Other41.7%41.7%

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      Page, WV185$48,39612.5%
      Prosperity, WV1,451$58,7246.1%

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      Source: The Prosperity, WV employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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