Economy & Jobs — Bluffton, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $111,281 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$120,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $55,810 |
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| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,496 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Arts Food | 18.0% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 355 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 286 |
| Law Offices | 153 |
| Fast Food | 149 |
| Physician Offices | 137 |
| Dental Offices | 95 |
| Beauty Salons | 83 |
| Insurance Agencies | 76 |
| Commercial Banks | 60 |
| Hotels Motels | 60 |
| Gas Stations | 56 |
| Coffee Shops | 47 |
| Accounting Firms | 46 |
| Clothing Stores | 37 |
| Fitness Centers | 37 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
