Economy & Jobs — Sumter, South Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,592 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,682 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 19,833 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Arts Food | 10.9% |
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.
