Economy & Jobs — Richland County, South Carolina

Employment

Total Establishments9,402
Total Employees163,008
Avg Annual Employment227,771
Avg Annual Pay$62,784
Total Annual Wages$14,300,384,610
Annual Payroll (thousands)$8,361,679
Unemployment Rate6.5%

Income

Median Household Income$59,850
Poverty Rate16.8%
IRS Returns189,580
Total AGI (thousands)$13,558,116
Average AGI per Return$71,517

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$75,726,974,282
Per Capita$181,972
Population Basis416,147

Agriculture

Total Farms9
Land in Farms (acres)93
Avg Farm Size (acres)10.30
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants317
Fast Food353
Bars28
Coffee & Snacks52