Economy & Jobs — Berea, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,829 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,793 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,104 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 19.1% |
| Construction | 17.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 510 |
| Fast Food | 496 |
| Real Estate Offices | 463 |
| Law Offices | 354 |
| Insurance Agencies | 290 |
| Dental Offices | 239 |
| Physician Offices | 210 |
| Commercial Banks | 191 |
| Gas Stations | 174 |
| Beauty Salons | 150 |
| Accounting Firms | 117 |
| Auto Repair | 106 |
| Chiropractors | 106 |
| Coffee Shops | 103 |
| Child Day Care | 100 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
