Matewan, WV Employment

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48%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
71%
Household income NAT. AVG.
28%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMatewanWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$15,388$24,002$29,829
Median household income$16,176$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$38,224$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$13,849$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$21,196$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$16,164$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate3.3%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level33.1%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Matewan is 48% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Matewan is 71% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Matewan is 28% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Matewan is 119% higher than the national average

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      $10,782 $16,176 $32,352
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      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Matewan median earnings by income bracket

      Matewan employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry22.6%22.6%
      Manufacturing sector0.0%0.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services38.7%38.7%
      Public administration0.0%0.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.7%9.7%
      Education, health & social services0.0%0.0%
      Other29.0%29.0%

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      Matewan, WV444$16,17670.8%

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