St. Charles: Economy & Jobs
St. Charles reports a median household income of $34,653 (1.3× below Lee County median $44,760; 2.0× below South Carolina median $70,111), with homes at a median value of $273,600. The surrounding county supports 3,667 jobs (avg $49,604).
- $45,713 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $34,653 — below the South Carolina median ($70,110). Poverty rate 7.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 7.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $7,020 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $320,906 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $45,713 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $35,911 |
| Median Household Income | $34,653 (vs South Carolina $70,111) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Finance Insurance |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $34,653 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 3,667 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $181,906,206 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,604 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,222,950 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 48 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 118,296 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 2,464.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 210 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 2,094 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 74,068 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 7 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 10 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Pnc Farms |
|---|
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BATESBURG-LEESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $114,687,456 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,937.72 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 16,531 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.9 years (vs South Carolina 40.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 58.7% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12