Economy & Jobs — Cowpens, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $39,094 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,632 |
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| Poverty Rate | 29.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 842 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.6% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Arts Food | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 244 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 239 |
| Gas Stations | 152 |
| Real Estate Offices | 114 |
| Insurance Agencies | 110 |
| Law Offices | 95 |
| Physician Offices | 93 |
| General Merchandise | 89 |
| Dental Offices | 88 |
| Auto Repair | 79 |
| Child Day Care | 70 |
| Commercial Banks | 57 |
| Chiropractors | 47 |
| Used Car Dealers | 46 |
| Grocery Stores | 43 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
