Economy & Jobs — Pelion, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,455 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$69,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,764 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 561 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.2% |
| Construction | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 261 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 240 |
| Insurance Agencies | 167 |
| Gas Stations | 156 |
| Physician Offices | 153 |
| Real Estate Offices | 132 |
| Dental Offices | 129 |
| Law Offices | 114 |
| Auto Repair | 90 |
| Beauty Salons | 77 |
| Commercial Banks | 71 |
| General Merchandise | 70 |
| Child Day Care | 61 |
| Convenience Stores | 53 |
| Grocery Stores | 51 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
