Chester County, SC Economy


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The county has plenty of attractions to keep people coming back. It's home to EdVenture Children's Museum, Congaree National Park and Kings Mountain State Park - a great spot for camping and fishing. There are also wineries, festivals and local farmers markets that draw visitors year round. For those looking for employment opportunities, Chester boasts several major companies such as Wal-Mart, BMW Manufacturing Company LLC and DAK Americas LLC. With so much to offer it’s no wonder why so many choose to call Chester home.

Chester County has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Chester County has seen the job market increase by 1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Chester County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Chester County is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Chester County is 7.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Chester County
- The average income of a Chester County resident is $18,433 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Chester County resident is $46,441 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyChester, South CarolinaUnited States
  76
  -1.8%-6.2%
  33.3%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  7.0%4.6%
  $24,399$37,638
  $46,441$69,021
  $54,575$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  5.8%6.8%
  23.3%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  12.1%11.0%
  6.2%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.5%4.7%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  4.3%4.2%
  7.7%9.3%
  11.1%14.0%
  1.4%2.1%
  7.0%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  5.3%4.7%
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