Economy & Jobs — Southern Shops, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,754 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$39,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $16,178 |
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| Poverty Rate | 43.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,983 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 20.6% |
| Arts Food | 19.8% |
| Construction | 13.9% |
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.
