Economy & Jobs — Elko, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,278 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,849 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 48.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 100 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 41.7% |
| Construction | 18.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 8.3% |
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.
