Richwood, WV Employment

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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
51%
Household income NAT. AVG.
115%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexRichwoodWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$17,307$24,002$29,829
Median household income$27,327$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$36,389$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,240$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$25,208$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$21,359$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate10.0%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level29.9%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Richwood is 42% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Richwood is 51% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Richwood is 115% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Richwood is 98% higher than the national average

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      $18,216 $27,327 $54,654
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Richwood median earnings by income bracket

      Richwood employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry15.9%15.9%
      Manufacturing sector20.6%20.6%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.8%12.8%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.7%3.7%
      Education, health & social services12.5%12.5%
      Other32.1%32.1%

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      Nettie, WV494$24,20756.2%
      Richwood, WV2,381$27,32750.6%

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      Richwood, WV2,381$27,32750.6%
      Source: The Richwood, WV employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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