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Retail Establishments
21,271
Direct Retail Employment
162,788
Total Retail Employment Impact
216,257
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$3,804
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$6,083
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$5,854
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$9,994
West Virginia Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 West Virginia jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 16% of West Virginia's GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 15% of labor income in West Virginia.
Retail supports 216,257 jobs in West Virginia.
West Virginia Facts
State Abbreviation -
WV
State Capital -
Charleston
Area -
24,230 square miles
Population -
1,852,994
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in West Virginia by Sub-Sector, 2009
| NAICS |
Sub-sector Description |
Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 7,719 | $416 | $264 | 731 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 5,668 | $197 | $100 | 912 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 2,534 | $120 | $97 | 470 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 14,592 | $605 | $373 | 1,218 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 57,063 | $1,381 | $977 | 4,230 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 2,369 | $135 | $75 | 495 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 9,315 | $489 | $298 | 1,136 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 21,218 | $887 | $545 | 708 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 7,435 | $453 | $289 | 1,197 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 9,405 | $219 | $145 | 2,461 |
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 12,215 | $586 | $485 | 1,954 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 9,064 | $251 | $86 | 4,763 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 4,190 | $114 | $70 | 996 |
| Industry Description | Employment (Jobs) | GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Administrative and waste services |
39,850 | $1,203 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
25,678 | $191 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
15,649 | $429 |
|
Construction |
50,130 | $2,547 |
|
Educational services |
12,021 | $298 |
|
Finance and insurance |
27,990 | $2,755 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
118,848 | $5,954 |
|
Information |
12,209 | $1,418 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
5,775 | $505 |
|
Manufacturing |
52,927 | $6,194 |
|
Mining |
44,409 | $6,108 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
53,641 | $1,444 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
38,199 | $2,517 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
24,787 | $5,794 |
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
162,788 | $5,854 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
24,794 | $1,856 |
|
Utilities |
6,533 | $1,873 |
|
Wholesale trade |
25,485 | $2,820 |
Senate
Sen. Joe Manchin III (D)
Contact:
Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D)
Contact:
House
District 1
Rep. David B. McKinley (R)
Contact:
District 2
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R)
Contact:
District 3
Rep. Nick J. Rahall II (D)
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* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.