Economy & Jobs — Bethune, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $44,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$48,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,647 |
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| Poverty Rate | 34.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 146 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Agriculture | 13.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 38 |
| Gas Stations | 36 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Grocery Stores | 11 |
| Convenience Stores | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
