Economy & Jobs — Charleston, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $92,414 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$102,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $58,583 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 87,105 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.7% |
| Professional | 17.3% |
| Arts Food | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 143 |
| Real Estate Offices | 129 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 110 |
| Physician Offices | 87 |
| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Law Offices | 68 |
| Insurance Agencies | 59 |
| Dental Offices | 51 |
| Beauty Salons | 46 |
| Child Day Care | 38 |
| General Merchandise | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
| Commercial Banks | 34 |
| Grocery Stores | 31 |
| Liquor Stores | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
