Economy & Jobs — Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Income & Employment

Median Household Income (Census)$94,657
Estimated 2026~$110,200
Per Capita Income$71,788
Poverty Rate8.6%
Unemployment Rate3.0%
In Labor Force16,489

Top Industries

IndustryShare
Arts Food17.1%
Education Healthcare15.8%
Professional15.4%

Local Businesses (County)

TypeCount
Real Estate Offices355
Full Service Restaurants286
Law Offices153
Fast Food149
Physician Offices137
Dental Offices95
Beauty Salons83
Insurance Agencies76
Commercial Banks60
Hotels Motels60
Gas Stations56
Coffee Shops47
Accounting Firms46
Clothing Stores37
Fitness Centers37
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.