Economy & Jobs — Clemson, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,520 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,135 |
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| Poverty Rate | 36.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,417 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 44.6% |
| Arts Food | 13.8% |
| Retail | 9.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 172 |
| Fast Food | 162 |
| Gas Stations | 110 |
| Physician Offices | 89 |
| Insurance Agencies | 72 |
| Real Estate Offices | 71 |
| Dental Offices | 70 |
| General Merchandise | 58 |
| Law Offices | 57 |
| Commercial Banks | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 42 |
| Hotels Motels | 34 |
| Child Day Care | 33 |
| Convenience Stores | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 29 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
