Economy & Jobs — Anderson County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments4,087
Total Employees67,424
Avg Annual Employment72,695
Avg Annual Pay$51,737
Total Annual Wages$3,761,007,218
Annual Payroll (thousands)$3,151,892
Unemployment Rate5.5%

Income

Median Household Income$62,347
Poverty Rate14.3%
IRS Returns95,400
Total AGI (thousands)$6,345,781
Average AGI per Return$66,518

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,389,492,565
Per Capita$6,821
Population Basis203,718

Agriculture

Total Farms467
Land in Farms (acres)178
Avg Farm Size (acres)0.40
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants172
Fast Food162
Bars16
Coffee & Snacks20