Shinnston, WV Employment

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11%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
7%
Household income NAT. AVG.
40%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexShinnstonWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$26,550$24,002$29,829
Median household income$59,215$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$66,035$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$28,333$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$41,471$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$28,581$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level13.5%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Shinnston is 11% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Shinnston is 7% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Shinnston is 40% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Shinnston is 11% lower than the national average

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      $39,472 $59,215 $118,430
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Shinnston median earnings by income bracket

      Shinnston employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry14.9%14.9%
      Manufacturing sector14.0%14.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.9%0.9%
      Wholesale & retail services19.1%19.1%
      Public administration7.6%7.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities18.3%18.3%
      Education, health & social services4.5%4.5%
      Other20.7%20.7%

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      Farmington, WV460$66,00019.3%
      Shinnston, WV2,288$59,2157.0%

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