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119th Congress · SC-2

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District (SC-2) has a population of 743,300. The median household income is $72,306 and the median age is 39.3.

743,300

Population

239

People / sq mi

$72,306

Median Income

39.3

Median Age

SC-2 covers 3,113 sq mi of land at 238.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White62.7%
Black or African American26.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$72,306

Median Household Income

$39,195

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$217,300

Median Home Value

$1,145

Median Rent

74.6%

Homeownership

Education

91.4%

High School+

35.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District (SC-2) has a population of 743,300 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is $72,306, with a per capita income of $39,195.

South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is 62.7% White, 26.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.

Homeownership is the standout figure in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District: 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 743,300 residents, South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in South Carolina.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $72,306 — below the US median of $78,538. About 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $217,300, with typical rent around $1,145.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US congressional districts: 35.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.