Economy & Jobs — Jefferson, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $40,625 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,218 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 375 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.9% |
| Other Services | 16.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 27 |
| Fast Food | 26 |
| Gas Stations | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 18 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
