Economy & Jobs — West Columbia, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,912 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~$61,700 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $35,326 |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
|---|
| In Labor Force | 9,504 |
|---|
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
|---|
| Education Healthcare | 26.1% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
| Arts Food | 10.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
|---|
| 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.
