Economy & Jobs — Lakewood, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $34,396 |
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| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,701 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 18.0% |
| Professional | 15.6% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 73 |
| Gas Stations | 60 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 49 |
| General Merchandise | 40 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Home Health | 26 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| Hotels Motels | 25 |
| Convenience Stores | 21 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
| Real Estate Offices | 18 |
| Grocery Stores | 17 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
