West Virginia
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Federal Workforce in West Virginia
Total Workforce
756,917
Federal Workforce
17,338
Probationary Federal Workforce
2,297
Sources: OPM.gov (Mar. '24); Census.gov (Dec '24); BLS.gov (Feb. '24)
Federal Funding & State Revenue
Historically, federal dollars have accounted for about a quarter to a third of state revenue. The COVID-19 Pandemic increased those numbers. Approximately 37.1% of the State's 2019 budget came from federal funding, and 45.1% of 2022's budget.
Sources: Pew Trusts; Census.gov; NBER.gov
Summary of State Dots
| Action | West Virginia Stories |
|---|---|
| Defense | 2 |
| Economy & Employment | 4 |
| Education | 2 |
| Emergency Services, Public Safety & Law Enforcement | 2 |
| Energy | 2 |
| Food & Agriculture | 3 |
| Humanities & the Arts | 2 |
| Infrastructure | 11 |
| International Development | 1 |
| Natural Resources, Environment & Public Lands | 9 |
| Overarching | 11 |
| Public Health & Healthcare | 24 |
| Research & Academic Research | 6 |
| Social Services | 4 |
| Total | 83 |
Sources: theimpactproject.org
Last Updated: 4/23/25
DOGE Data Summary
According to DOGE data, 5 contracts, 15 grants and 9 leases have been terminated in West Virginia.
Source: https://doge.gov/savings
Top Federal Occupations in West Virginia
This table provides a snapshot of federal occupations in this state. Click here for descriptions of these occupations.
Probationary employees include those employed by a federal agency for a year or less by March, 2024. For some agencies, the probationary period last longer (2-3yrs). In most cases, the probationary period restarts when a worker is promoted.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Probationary Employees |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE | 1553 | 209 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 1585 | 148 |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE | 476 | 86 |
| MISCELLANEOUS CLERK AND ASSISTANT | 63 | 63 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | 610 | 37 |
| MEDICAL OFFICER | 351 | 35 |
| MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 496 | 21 |
| MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS | 578 | 15 |
| FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM | 559 | 15 |
| ACCOUNTING | 502 | 12 |
Sources: OPM.gov (2024)
Top Federal Employers in State
| State | Agency | Non-probationary | Probationary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | Department Of Veterans Affairs | 6210 | 1058 | 7268 |
| WV | Department Of The Treasury | 2998 | 258 | 3256 |
| WV | Department Of The Army | 1317 | 162 | 1479 |
| WV | Department Of Justice | 973 | 30 | 1003 |
| WV | Department Of Agriculture | 689 | 68 | 757 |
Sources: OPM.gov
Impacted Funding for Food Programs
This summarizes cuts from only a few of the food-related programs impacted by funding changes since January 2025.
The LFS program awards money to states to buy local foods for schools and childcare institutions, and the LFPA program provides funding for state, tribal and territorial governments to buy food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destinations. Both programs have been cancelled.
| State, Tribe, or Territory | Local Food for Schools (FY25) | Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement (FY25) |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $3,788,059 | $2,280,467 |
Source: https://www.usaspending.gov/
Top 5 Counties with Federal Workers
| County | Federal Employees |
|---|---|
| Harrison | 4803 |
| Berkeley | 3522 |
| Wood | 2319 |
| Kanawha | 2128 |
| Raleigh | 1872 |
Sources: BLS.gov
Potentially Impacted Federal Programs
West Virginia administers several federally supported social programs that play a vital role in assisting its residents, especially those facing economic and health challenges. These programs address various needs, including healthcare, nutrition, financial assistance, and community development.
Some of these programs have already been impacted, and others may be impacted in the future. Examples include:
- Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) / WV WORKS
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
- AmeriCorps Seniors Programs
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Housing Assistance Programs
State Map
- Rural Counties
- Indigenous Lands
- Majority Non-White
- Poverty Rate >= 20%
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- 4,000 - 7,000
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- 10,000 - 15,000
- 15,000 - 25,000
- 25,000 - 35,000
- 35,000 - 50,000
- >50,000
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- 50 - 100
- 100 - 250
- 250 - 500
- 500 - 1,000
- 1,000 - 5,000
- 5,000 - 10,000
- >10,000
- Statewide Impact
- Location-Specific
Future Analysis
Check back for deeper dives into this data, including consideration of these questions:
- How do these changes impact local and state economies?
- How are local and state governments, NGOs, and businesses responding to federal changes? What gaps are they filling, and what gaps remain?
- How is federal government change evolving over time?
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“On Friday, the Board recognized that if federal funds do not begin flowing again in the next two to three weeks, we would have no option other than to lay off the remaining two employees and cease all services” - Anonymous