The Shepherdstown, WV employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Shepherdstown is $16,675, which is 31% lower than than the West Virginia average and 44% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $37,386, which is 12% lower than than the West Virginia average and 32% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Shepherdstown is 7%, which is 42% higher than than the national average. The poverty rate in Shepherdstown is 24% which is 56% higher than than the national average.
