Economy & Jobs — Beaufort County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments6,030
Total Employees57,611
Avg Annual Employment71,044
Avg Annual Pay$54,768
Total Annual Wages$3,890,961,931
Annual Payroll (thousands)$2,570,856
Unemployment Rate2.9%

Income

Median Household Income$81,260
Poverty Rate10.4%
IRS Returns98,680
Total AGI (thousands)$11,455,586
Average AGI per Return$116,088

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,926,133,193
Per Capita$10,294
Population Basis187,117

Agriculture

Total Farms101
Land in Farms (acres)36,074
Avg Farm Size (acres)357
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants286
Fast Food149
Bars10
Coffee & Snacks47