119th Congress · SC-5
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District (SC-5) has a population of 745,996. The median household income is $67,972 and the median age is 40.1.
745,996
Population
145
People / sq mi
$67,972
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
SC-5 covers 5,160 sq mi of land at 144.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.3% |
| Black or African American | 23.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$67,972
Median Household Income
$36,949
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$228,100
Median Home Value
$1,064
Median Rent
75.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.4%
High School+
28.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District (SC-5) has a population of 745,996 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 5th Congressional District is $67,972, with a per capita income of $36,949.
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is 66.3% White, 23.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for South Carolina's 5th 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 5th Congressional District: 75.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in South Carolina with a population of 745,996.
The typical household earns $67,972, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.5%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $228,100, with typical rent around $1,064.
28.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.