Economy & Jobs — Lake City, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $33,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,027 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,860 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 28.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 129 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 108 |
| Gas Stations | 93 |
| Physician Offices | 67 |
| Insurance Agencies | 56 |
| Law Offices | 55 |
| Hotels Motels | 53 |
| Dental Offices | 51 |
| Commercial Banks | 46 |
| General Merchandise | 41 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Convenience Stores | 38 |
| Home Health | 33 |
| Grocery Stores | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
