Economy & Jobs — West Pelzer, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,709 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 631 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 26.6% |
| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.6% |
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.
