Economy & Jobs — Ware Shoals, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $36,622 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$40,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,518 |
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| Poverty Rate | 38.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 683 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.7% |
| Professional | 19.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 63 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Law Offices | 29 |
| Physician Offices | 24 |
| General Merchandise | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Real Estate Offices | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Hotels Motels | 14 |
| Liquor Stores | 10 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
