Economy & Jobs — Barnwell County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments344
Total Employees3,656
Avg Annual Employment4,864
Avg Annual Pay$43,379
Total Annual Wages$211,012,053
Annual Payroll (thousands)$152,267
Unemployment Rate5.9%

Income

Median Household Income$42,470
Poverty Rate25.3%
IRS Returns8,730
Total AGI (thousands)$414,887
Average AGI per Return$47,524

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$138,241,624
Per Capita$6,714
Population Basis20,589

Agriculture

Total Farms9
Land in Farms (acres)40,529
Avg Farm Size (acres)4,503
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants10
Fast Food18
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks3