Economy & Jobs — Lancaster, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,311 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,084 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,027 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 70 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 52 |
| Real Estate Offices | 41 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 30 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 21 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 20 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
