Economy & Jobs — Cherokee County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments938
Total Employees17,940
Avg Annual Employment18,064
Avg Annual Pay$48,261
Total Annual Wages$871,781,016
Annual Payroll (thousands)$780,951
Unemployment Rate5.9%

Income

Median Household Income$47,011
Poverty Rate18.0%
IRS Returns24,600
Total AGI (thousands)$1,346,339
Average AGI per Return$54,729

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$378,519,752
Per Capita$6,733
Population Basis56,216

Agriculture

Total Farms1
Land in Farms (acres)67,564
Avg Farm Size (acres)67,564
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants35
Fast Food33
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks3