Economy & Jobs — James Island, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $104,217 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$114,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $44,971 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,278 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.0% |
| Professional | 13.8% |
| Arts Food | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 634 |
| Real Estate Offices | 596 |
| Law Offices | 484 |
| Fast Food | 406 |
| Physician Offices | 403 |
| Insurance Agencies | 233 |
| Dental Offices | 229 |
| Beauty Salons | 161 |
| Hotels Motels | 157 |
| Commercial Banks | 153 |
| Gas Stations | 128 |
| Coffee Shops | 108 |
| Clothing Stores | 98 |
| Auto Repair | 94 |
| Grocery Stores | 93 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
