Economy & Jobs — Lee County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments210
Total Employees2,094
Avg Annual Employment3,667
Avg Annual Pay$49,604
Total Annual Wages$181,906,206
Annual Payroll (thousands)$74,068
Unemployment Rate9.2%

Income

Median Household Income$39,099
Poverty Rate27.8%
IRS Returns7,020
Total AGI (thousands)$320,906
Average AGI per Return$45,713

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$114,687,456
Per Capita$6,938
Population Basis16,531

Agriculture

Total Farms48
Land in Farms (acres)118,296
Avg Farm Size (acres)2,464
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants5
Fast Food10
BarsN/A
Coffee & SnacksN/A