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 Rate | 8.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| In Labor Force | 16,489 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Arts Food | 17.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.8% |
| Professional | 15.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| 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.