Economy & Jobs — Horry County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments10,313
Total Employees118,467
Avg Annual Employment144,489
Avg Annual Pay$48,046
Total Annual Wages$6,942,061,275
Annual Payroll (thousands)$4,772,546
Unemployment Rate5.6%

Income

Median Household Income$59,880
Poverty Rate13.1%
IRS Returns199,150
Total AGI (thousands)$13,512,121
Average AGI per Return$67,849

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$3,537,377,797
Per Capita$10,077
Population Basis351,029

Agriculture

Total Farms542
Land in Farms (acres)82,944
Avg Farm Size (acres)153
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants578
Fast Food374
Bars66
Coffee & Snacks115