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Welch

West Virginia · 2,406 residents · 6.037 sq mi
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Welch has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,125. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,400. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,406
−10%since 2000
from 2,683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
399 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
−1%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Welch
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,125
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,035
+11%since 2000
from $16,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(2,105)
Black19.2%(514)
Hispanic / Latino1%(28)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(1,119)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(2,015)
Black13.3%(321)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.9%(69)
Diversity Score36.4%(876)
Diversity Score
36
−13%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welch, West Virginia?

Welch, West Virginia has about 2,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welch, West Virginia?

The typical household in Welch, West Virginia earns about $25,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welch, West Virginia expensive?

In Welch, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $48,400, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Welch, West Virginia?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Welch, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welch, West Virginia?

About 22.9% of people in Welch, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welch, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Welch, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 663 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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