Economy & Jobs — Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $70,106 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $43,610 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,005 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Professional | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 578 |
| Real Estate Offices | 501 |
| Fast Food | 374 |
| Physician Offices | 257 |
| Law Offices | 197 |
| Hotels Motels | 186 |
| Gas Stations | 169 |
| Insurance Agencies | 138 |
| Commercial Banks | 121 |
| Coffee Shops | 115 |
| General Merchandise | 104 |
| Beauty Salons | 100 |
| Clothing Stores | 97 |
| Dental Offices | 90 |
| Auto Repair | 71 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
