REGIONAL DATA
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Fayette County
Fayette County Facts
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| Population | 26,137* |
| Average Annual Wage | $29,652** |
| Number in Labor Force | 10,620* |
| Number Employed | 10,140* |
| Percent Unemployed | 4.5%* |
| Median Household Income | $26,974*** |
| Median Housing Value | $60,100*** |
| Median Gross Rent | $360*** |
| High School Graduates | 70%*** |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.8%*** |
| Labor Shed | 79,679* |
| *2008, **2007, ***2000 |
Welcome to Nicholas County...
Nicholas County, with a population of 26,137, is the 24th largest county in West Virginia. The City of Summersville is the county seat and largest city in the county.
Nicholas County is home to Summersville Lake, recognized as the cleanest and clearest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi River. The lake doesn't just offer spectacular opportunities for motor boat sports, it also fosters lakeside rock climbing, scenic fishing and lake kayak trips, and is surrounded by a system of mountain bike trails. The lake is the source for the world famous Gauley River. Ranked as one of the top five whitewater rafting trips in the world, the Gauley River offers a variety of whitewater trips all summer long.
Gauley Season ends in the Fall with a big bang of six weekends of high flow release and the
Gauley Fest festivities. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, climbing and more: there's no end to
Nicholas County's adventure opportunities.
The historic cities of Summersville and Richwood are located in Nicholas County.
Data tables available for Nicholas County:
Economic data including five year trends in employment, compensation and earnings.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators including turnover, unemployment and job creation.
Demographic and Housing data collected in the 2000 census.
City and County Tax Data.
Narrative Overview of Nicholas County
Industrial and Business parks available in NIcholas County:
These Parks have ideal access to transportation, utilities and growth.
Nicholas County Wood Products Park
Local Links Of Interest
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Facts
| Population | 79,357* |
| Average Annual Wage | $33,130** |
| Number in Labor Force | 32,550* |
| Number Employed | 31,280* |
| Percent Unemployed | 3.9%* |
| Median Household Income | $28,181*** |
| Median Housing Value | $69,800*** |
| Median Gross Rent | $385*** |
| High School Graduates | 72.0%*** |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.7%*** |
| Labor Shed | 234,073* |
| *2008, **2007, ***2000 |
Welcome to Raleigh County...
Raleigh County, with a population of 79,357, is the 6th largest county in the state. The City of Beckley is the county seat and largest municipality. The county is a transportation gateway for the New River Gorge Region and provides a convenient commercial airport offering daily flights to Washington, DC. It also serves as a hub of commerce in southern West Virginia.
Raleigh County boasts Grandview National Park. From mild but spectacular hiking, to extreme whitewater kayaking and mountain biking, the park offers a variety of adventure outlets. It is also home to Theatre West Virginia, outdoor dramas presented under the stars for nearly one-half century. Burning Rock Off-Road Park is the hottest off road destination in southern West Virginia. Get your permit, visit the gear shop and head for the trailhead for an unforgettable ride.
Raleigh County is also home to Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, a one of a kind arts and culture facility featuring only West Virginia made products, food, music, theatre and art gallery . And finally, the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine will take you back in time to when coal was mined with a pick and shovel.
Raleigh County is home to the towns of Beckley, Lester, Mabscott, Rhodell and Sophia.
Data tables available for Raleigh County:
Economic data including five year trends in employment, compensation and earnings.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators including turnover, unemployment and job creation.
Demographic and Housing data collected in the 2000 census.
City and County Tax Data.
Narrative overview of Raleigh County
Industrial and Business parks available in Raleigh County:
These Parks have ideal access to transportation, utilities and growth.
Raleigh County Airport Industrial Parks
Pinecrest Business & Technology Park
Local Links Of Interest
Summers County
Summers County Facts
| Population | 13,017* |
| Average Annual Wage | $24,032** |
| Number in Labor Force | 4,640* |
| Number Employed | 4,4420* |
| Percent Unemployed | 4.9%* |
| Median Household Income | $21,147*** |
| Median Housing Value | $56,100*** |
| Median Gross Rent | $284*** |
| High School Graduates | 65.4%*** |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.1%*** |
| Labor Shed | 112,013* |
| *2008, **2007, ***2000 |
Welcome to Summers County...
Summers County, with a population of 13,017, is ranked 40th in size in the state. The City of Hinton is the county seat. The recent economic revitalization of the historic town of Hinton with mid-level technology industry growth is a model for rural towns across the country.
Summers County is the quieter side of the New River Gorge Region. The clear running Bluestone, Greenbrier, and New Rivers plus Bluestone Lake make this bucolic county a tourism destination. There's plenty of beautiful mountain scenery to take in, and you'll never tire of the views.
Historic sites such as the John Henry statue showcase the legend of "the steel drivin man" and rail history comes to life every fall during Railroad Days when the New River Train arrives from Huntington filled with passengers eager to attend the Railroad Days festival.
The county is home to Pipestem State Park and Resort with two lodges, cabins and atramride into the gorge.
Data tables available for Summers County:
Economic data including five year trends in employment, compensation and earnings.
Quarterly Workforce Indicators including turnover, unemployment and job creation.
Demographic and Housing data collected in the 2000 census.
City and County Tax Data.
Narrative Overview of Summers County
Industrial and Business Parks available in Summers County:
High-Tech companies such as Computer Sciences Corporation, ManTech International, TSM, and PracticeLink have chosen to locate in Hinton over the past several years. The 38,000 square foot Hinton Technology Center is a state of the art business facility in the downtown core.
Local Links of Interest:
