Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, South Carolina
Employment
| Total Establishments | 938 |
| Total Employees | 17,940 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 18,064 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $48,261 |
| Total Annual Wages | $871,781,016 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $780,951 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $47,011 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
| IRS Returns | 24,600 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $1,346,339 |
| Average AGI per Return | $54,729 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $378,519,752 |
| Per Capita | $6,733 |
| Population Basis | 56,216 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 1 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 67,564 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 67,564 |
| Year | 2,022 |
Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 35 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Bars | N/A |
| Coffee & Snacks | 3 |