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Existing County | Economic Development

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Florence County's economy is largely driven by broader economic trends across South Carolina and the nation as
a whole. Industrial and medical facilities provide a large segment of the employment base in Florence County, and
economic trends that impact the energy sector also influence the overall economic health of Florence
County. While many economic factors are external and beyond the control of Florence County, the county can
continue to work to strengthen its economy and be fiscally sustainable in its investments.

Total Jobs within

60,000+
the Florence County

As of 2020, the Census Bureau estimates that Florence County had over 60,000 jobs within the County, across all
employment sectors. The largest employers in Florence County include:

Approximate Number of
Employer Type of Activity
Employees
McLeod Regional Medical Center Medical 5,800

Florence School District 1 Education 2,300
MUSC Hospital Medical 1,174

McCall Farms Manufacturing 1,150

Assurant Insurance 1,080
Tricare Insurance 1,010
Honda Industrial 918

Nan Ya Plastics Industrial 918

Ruiz Foods Industrial 810
Florence County Government 805

QVC Distribution 752
Otis Elevator Industrial 635

Performance Food Service Industrial 497

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 28