Economy & Jobs — Salem, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $62,143 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,744 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 92 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Construction | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23.5% |
| Retail | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| Fast Food | 44 |
| Gas Stations | 41 |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 24 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Auto Repair | 17 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 15 |
| Liquor Stores | 13 |
| Chiropractors | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
