Economy & Jobs — Helena, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $38,651 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $62,495 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 270 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 57.4% |
| Public Admin | 12.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 8.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
| Fast Food | 27 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Home Health | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 6 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).
