Economy & Jobs — Walterboro, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,457 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,800 |
| Poverty Rate | 28.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| In Labor Force | 2,621 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 22.8% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Physician Offices | 30 |
| Fast Food | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Law Offices | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 17 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 7 |
| Child Day Care | 7 |
| Auto Repair | 6 |
| Home Health | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.