Economy & Jobs — Santee, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,667 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,364 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 556 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 33.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 26.7% |
| Arts Food | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 72 |
| Fast Food | 69 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 54 |
| General Merchandise | 44 |
| Hotels Motels | 37 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Physician Offices | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Insurance Agencies | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Auto Repair | 18 |
| Home Health | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
