Parsons, WV Employment

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37%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
24%
Household income NAT. AVG.
22%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexParsonsWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$18,770$24,002$29,829
Median household income$42,109$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$50,850$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$17,375$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$27,500$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$25,598$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate3.6%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level18.8%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Parsons is 37% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Parsons is 24% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Parsons is 22% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Parsons is 24% higher than the national average

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      $28,069 $42,109 $84,218
      City
      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Parsons median earnings by income bracket

      Parsons employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry26.8%26.8%
      Manufacturing sector13.7%13.7%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services9.6%9.6%
      Public administration14.0%14.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities8.6%8.6%
      Education, health & social services4.8%4.8%
      Other22.6%22.6%

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      Davis, WV782$42,01924.0%
      Elkins, WV7,017$38,91029.7%
      Parsons, WV1,524$42,10923.9%

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