Economy & Jobs — Pickens, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,769 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,343 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 19.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 13.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 113 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 92 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Real Estate Offices | 43 |
| Insurance Agencies | 43 |
| Dental Offices | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 34 |
| General Merchandise | 33 |
| Physician Offices | 31 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Child Day Care | 18 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
