Economy & Jobs — Pickens County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments2,222
Total Employees27,200
Avg Annual Employment39,859
Avg Annual Pay$53,824
Total Annual Wages$2,145,375,453
Annual Payroll (thousands)$1,073,978
Unemployment Rate4.1%

Income

Median Household Income$57,628
Poverty Rate16.9%
IRS Returns55,900
Total AGI (thousands)$4,094,987
Average AGI per Return$73,256

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$936,626,553
Per Capita$7,128
Population Basis131,404

Agriculture

Total Farms197
Land in Farms (acres)35,650
Avg Farm Size (acres)181
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants92
Fast Food113
Bars11
Coffee & Snacks15