Economy & Jobs — Lamar, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,864 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,544 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 581 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 23.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.6% |
| Finance Insurance | 15.7% |
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.
