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39%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
45%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexFairleaWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$18,220$24,002$29,829
Median household income$30,582$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$45,067$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$22,163$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$30,568$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$0$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate3.1%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level23.4%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Fairlea is 39% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Fairlea is 45% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Fairlea is 34% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Fairlea is 55% higher than the national average

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      $20,385 $30,582 $61,164
      City
      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Fairlea median earnings by income bracket

      Fairlea employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry7.6%7.6%
      Manufacturing sector0.0%0.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services35.6%35.6%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities11.3%11.3%
      Education, health & social services5.1%5.1%
      Other31.3%31.3%

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      Fairlea, WV1,857$30,58244.7%

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