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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
53%
Household income NAT. AVG.
100%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexAldersonWest VirginiaNational
Income per capita$17,326$24,002$29,829
Median household income$26,053$42,644$55,322
Median income owner occupied$29,310$51,051$70,586
Median income renter occupied$11,833$24,321$35,192
Median earnings male$34,010$34,780$36,919
Median earnings female$21,250$22,329$26,250
Unemployment rate0.0%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level33.9%17.7%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Alderson is 42% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Alderson is 53% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Alderson is 100% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Alderson is 124% higher than the national average

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      $17,366 $26,053 $52,106
      City
      $28,426 $42,644 $85,288
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Alderson median earnings by income bracket

      Alderson employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry0.0%0.0%
      Manufacturing sector1.3%1.3%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services9.8%9.8%
      Public administration3.9%3.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities21.6%21.6%
      Education, health & social services17.0%17.0%
      Other46.4%46.4%

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      Meadow Bridge, WV551$30,53644.8%
      Alderson, WV1,074$26,05352.9%

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      Alderson, WV1,074$26,05352.9%
      Source: The Alderson, WV employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).