Region

Fairfield County

Fairfield County Workforce Metrics

23,909
Population Estimate (2018)
Unemployment Rate (2018)
Average Annual Wage (2018, Private Sector Only)
Average Annual Wage Change (2010-2018, Private Sector Only)

Top Private Sector Employers

Company Industry / Product Employees
VC Summer Nuclear Station Utilities - Electricity generation 781
BreakThrough Beverage Transportation - Logistics, Food product distribution 426
Element TV Company Manufacturing - Televisions 134
PruittHealth - Ridgeway Health Care - Skilled nursing and rehabilitation center 160
MEKRA Lang Manufacturing - Industrial imaging equipment 220
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Quality of Life

Rock Around the Clock

Rock Around the Clock

Fairfield’s most popular annual festival, Rock Around the Clock features entertainers who “rock” around the oldest continuously running clock in the nation, built in 1833 and showcased in downtown Winnsboro. The Festival features a parade followed by a street dance and more.

Lake Wateree

Lake Wateree

The largest lake in Fairfield County, Lake Wateree is a premier fishing and boating destination for residents. In addition, the 238-acre Lake Wateree State Recreation Area features a 21-mile, 13,700-acre reservoir which is a popular fishing spot along with 72 campsites and a playground.

Flopeye Fish Festival

Flopeye Fish Festival

The Flopeye Fish Festival, held annually on Memorial Day weekend, features a wide variety of food, entertainment and fun for the entire family, attracting the local community plus many visitors from around the Southeast.

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