Welch, WV

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2021 Population

3,050

6.76% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

2.51% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

20.5%

36.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,938

42.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$55,100

0.899% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Welch, WV had a population of 3.05k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $35,938. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Welch, WV grew from 2,857 to 3,050, a 6.76% increase and its median household income grew from $25,227 to $35,938, a 42.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Welch, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22%), White (Hispanic) (5.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.361%).

None of the households in Welch, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Welch, WV are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Welch, WV was $55,100, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%.

Most people in Welch, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Welch, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Welch, WV is home to a population of 3.05k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.18% of Welch, WV residents were born outside of the country (158 people).

In 2021, there were 3.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.16k people) in Welch, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 671 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 158 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Welch, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Welch, WV was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Welch, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Welch, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 356
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
671 ± 228
White (Hispanic)
158 ± 61

5.54%

Hispanic Population

169 people

5.54% of the people in Welch, WV are hispanic (169 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Welch, WV as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

158 people

4.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

131 people

As of 2021, 5.18% of Welch, WV residents (158 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Welch, WV was 4.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Welch, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
105 ± 59
Gulf War (2001-)
44 ± 31
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 26

Welch, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Welch, WV employs 551 people. The largest industries in Welch, WV are Educational Services (105 people), Public Administration (86 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,750), and Public Administration ($43,827).

Employment

Occupations

551

2021 Value

± 164

18%

1 Year growth

± 35.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Welch, WV grew at a rate of 18%, from 467 employees to 551 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Welch, WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (124 people), Community & Social Service Occupations (90 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (79 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Welch, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

551

2021 Value

± 164

18%

1 Year growth

± 35.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Welch, WV grew at a rate of 18%, from 467 employees to 551 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Welch, WV, are Educational Services (105 people), Public Administration (86 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Welch, WV, though some of these residents may live in Welch, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$25,119

Median earning men ± $6,125

$33,563

Median earning women ± $8,775

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,714), Retail Trade ($30,714), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($27,308).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,750), Public Administration ($43,622), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Welch, WV was $55,100 in 2021, which is 0.225 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $55,600 to $55,100, a 0.899% decrease. The homeownership rate in Welch, WV is 74.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Welch, WV have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Welch, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$55,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,168

$604

Median Property Taxes

±$130

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Welch, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Welch, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.9%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.9% of the housing units in Welch, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Welch, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9545.03

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Welch, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,938

Median Household Income

± $12,515

806

Number of Households

± 169

In 2021, the median household income of the 806 households in Welch, WV grew to $35,938 from the previous year's value of $25,227.

The following chart displays the households in Welch, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Welch, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (17.1%)
Public Transit (1.3%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Welch, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (1.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Welch, WV have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Welch, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Welch, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Welch, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Welch, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Welch, WV (361 out of 1.76k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Welch, WV is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.5% of the population of Welch, WV has health coverage, with 25.9% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 28.6% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 5.16% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McDowell County, WV see 4406 patients per year on average, which represents a 20.9% increase from the previous year (3645 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4229 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2819 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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4,406 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McDowell County, WV

Primary care physicians in McDowell County, WV see an average of 4,406 patients per year. This represents a 20.9% increase from the previous year (3,645 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in McDowell County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.4% under 18 years, 5.9% between 18 and 34 years, 48.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 29.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.7% were men and 61.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.55%

Uninsured

25.9%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

28.6%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

5.16%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Welch, WV grew by 223% from 2.34% to 7.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Welch, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.