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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | Building material and garden equipment and suppliers dealers | 19,548 | $1,091 | $693 | 1,900 |
| 448 | Clothing and clothing accessories stores | 22,891 | $897 | $453 | 3,911 |
| 443 | Electronics and appliances stores | 6,540 | $363 | $293 | 1,013 |
| 445 | Food and beverage stores | 44,854 | $2,094 | $1,293 | 3,778 |
| 722 | Food services and drinking places | 170,241 | $4,676 | $3,286 | 11,693 |
| 442 | Furniture and home furnishings stores | 7,606 | $422 | $235 | 1,676 |
| 447 | Gasoline stations | 17,226 | $824 | $506 | 2,328 |
| 452 | General merchandise stores | 49,783 | $2,151 | $1,322 | 1,587 |
| 446 | Health and personal care stores | 18,209 | $1,087 | $694 | 3,598 |
| 453 | Miscellaneous store retailers | 23,087 | $601 | $401 | 5,845 |
| 441 | Motor vehicle and parts dealers | 29,440 | $1,648 | $1,364 | 5,387 |
| 454 | Nonstore retailers | 17,489 | $670 | $228 | 9,527 |
| 451 | Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores | 9,834 | $308 | $189 | 2,048 |
| Industry Description | Employment (Jobs) | GDP ($Million) |
|---|---|---|
|
Administrative and waste services |
156,172 | $5,669 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, and related activities |
40,524 | $1,094 |
|
Arts, entertainment, and recreation |
46,039 | $1,044 |
|
Construction |
143,413 | $7,141 |
|
Educational services |
36,827 | $1,081 |
|
Finance and insurance |
111,735 | $8,472 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
191,523 | $10,219 |
|
Information |
32,961 | $4,231 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
15,739 | $1,325 |
|
Manufacturing |
220,245 | $24,679 |
|
Mining |
3,633 | $242 |
|
Other services, except public administration |
218,337 | $4,205 |
|
Professional, scientific, and technical services |
115,423 | $8,151 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
108,421 | $18,981 |
|
Retail trade (including food services and drinking places) |
436,749 | $16,831 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
61,891 | $3,396 |
|
Utilities |
13,178 | $4,521 |
|
Wholesale trade |
72,529 | $8,562 |
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)
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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.