Irmo: Economy & Jobs
Irmo reports a median household income of $80,489 (1.3× higher than Richland County median $63,784; 1.2× higher than South Carolina median $69,324), with homes at a median value of $203,400. The surrounding county supports 132,596 jobs (avg $56,005).
- $75,428 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (at South Carolina median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $80,489 — above the South Carolina median ($66,299). Poverty rate 9.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 37% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 21.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 37.1% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.6% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $144,130 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $10,871,478 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $75,428 (at South Carolina median) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $97,015 |
| Median Household Income | $80,489 (vs South Carolina $66,299) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $80,489 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 15% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 23.70 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 14.6% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 132,596 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $7,425,966,771 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,005 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,222,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% (vs South Carolina 2.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 4 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 14,961 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 3,740.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 7,279 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 113,354 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 5,316,992 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 51 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 53 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 156 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 70 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 31 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 12 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 240 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 261 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 17 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 30 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | FOOD LION 1441 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 25 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER IRMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INCORPORATED |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $2,206,080,816 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,503.91 (vs South Carolina $7,873) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 293,991 people (vs South Carolina 24,505) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Pct Walked | 14.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.3 years (vs South Carolina 36.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12