Economy & Jobs — Lancaster County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments1,721
Total Employees26,753
Avg Annual Employment28,110
Avg Annual Pay$64,550
Total Annual Wages$1,814,521,598
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,601,746
Unemployment Rate5.0%

Income

Median Household Income$72,186
Poverty Rate12.1%
IRS Returns48,810
Total AGI (thousands)$4,112,013
Average AGI per Return$84,245

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$699,002,842
Per Capita$7,280
Population Basis96,016

Agriculture

Total Farms3
Land in Farms (acres)51,435
Avg Farm Size (acres)17,145
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants52
Fast Food70
Bars5
Coffee & Snacks11