Economy & Jobs — Darlington, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,952 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$35,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,779 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,272 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.9% |
| Retail | 23.3% |
| Arts Food | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 44 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 42 |
| Fast Food | 40 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Law Offices | 19 |
| Insurance Agencies | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Grocery Stores | 9 |
| Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Funeral Homes | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
