Economy & Jobs — Barnwell, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,006 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,229 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 13.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,010 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Professional | 17.3% |
| Arts Food | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
