Economy & Jobs — Aiken, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $76,746 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $41,976 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,421 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Professional | 13.4% |
| Retail | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 129 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 114 |
| Gas Stations | 81 |
| Physician Offices | 60 |
| General Merchandise | 55 |
| Insurance Agencies | 46 |
| Dental Offices | 45 |
| Law Offices | 42 |
| Real Estate Offices | 40 |
| Child Day Care | 39 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 33 |
| Home Health | 31 |
| Hotels Motels | 26 |
| Beauty Salons | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
