Economy & Jobs — Dorchester County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments2,784
Total Employees32,336
Avg Annual Employment41,444
Avg Annual Pay$53,559
Total Annual Wages$2,219,683,395
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,419,564
Unemployment Rate5.4%

Income

Median Household Income$73,686
Poverty Rate12.3%
IRS Returns80,370
Total AGI (thousands)$5,495,712
Average AGI per Return$68,380

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$1,018,655,182
Per Capita$6,306
Population Basis161,540

Agriculture

Total Farms58
Land in Farms (acres)76,300
Avg Farm Size (acres)1,316
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants97
Fast Food109
Bars9
Coffee & Snacks16