Elgin: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Elgin is $77,994 (about the same as Lancaster County median $78,869; 1.1× higher than South Carolina median $70,111), with homes at a median value of $191,700.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $77,994 — above the South Carolina median ($70,110). Poverty rate 2.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $77,994 (vs South Carolina $70,111) |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% (vs South Carolina 5.1%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 93.4% |
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