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Retail Establishments
54,291
Direct Retail Employment
436,749
Total Retail Employment Impact
618,934
Direct Retail Labor Income ($million)
$10,957
Total Labor Income Impact ($million)
$18,348
Direct Retail GDP ($million)
$16,831
Total Impact GDP ($million)
$30,442
South Carolina Retail Information Retail directly and indirectly supports 1 in 4 South Carolina jobs.
Retail is directly and indirectly responsible for 19% of South Carolina's GDP.
Retail directly and indirectly generates 18% of labor income in South Carolina.
Retail supports 618,934 jobs in South Carolina.
South Carolina Facts
State Abbreviation -
SC
State Capital -
Columbia
Area -
32,020 square miles
Population -
4,625,364
The Direct Impact of the Retail Industry in South Carolina by Sub-Sector, 2009
| NAICS | Sub-sector Description | Employment (Jobs) | Labor Income ($millions) | GDP ($millions) | Retail Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 29,440 | $1,648 | $1,364 | 5,387 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 7,606 | $422 | $235 | 1,676 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 6,540 | $363 | $293 | 1,013 |
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 19,548 | $1,091 | $693 | 1,900 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 44,854 | $2,094 | $1,293 | 3,778 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 18,209 | $1,087 | $694 | 3,598 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 17,226 | $824 | $506 | 2,328 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 22,891 | $897 | $453 | 3,911 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 9,834 | $308 | $189 | 2,048 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 49,783 | $2,151 | $1,322 | 1,587 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 23,087 | $601 | $401 | 5,845 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 17,489 | $670 | $228 | 9,527 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 170,241 | $4,676 | $3,286 | 11,693 |
| Industry Description |
Employment (Jobs) |
GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Mining |
3,633 | $242 |
|
Utilities |
13,178 | $4,521 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
15,739 | $1,325 |
|
Information |
32,961 | $4,231 |
|
Educational services |
36,827 | $1,081 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
40,524 | $1,094 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
46,039 | $1,044 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
61,891 | $3,396 |
|
Wholesale trade |
72,529 | $8,562 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
108,421 | $18,981 |
|
Finance and insurance |
111,735 | $8,472 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
115,423 | $8,151 |
|
Construction |
143,413 | $7,141 |
|
Administrative and waste services |
156,172 | $5,669 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
191,523 | $10,219 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
218,337 | $4,205 |
|
Manufacturing |
220,245 | $24,679 |
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
436,749 | $16,831 |
Senate
Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R)
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Sen. Tim Scott (R)
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House
District 2
Rep. Joe Graves Wilson Sr. (R)
Contact:
District 3
Rep. Jeff Duncan (R)
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District 4
Rep. Trey Gowdy (R)
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District 5
Rep. Mick Michael Mulvaney (R)
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District 6
Rep. James E. Clyburn (D)
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District 7
Rep. Tom Rice (R)
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* Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.
The Economic Impact of the U.S. Retail Industry,
August 2011. All data pertain to 2009.