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Population Review

119th Congress · SC-6

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District (SC-6) has a population of 736,924. The median household income is $53,986 and the median age is 36.7.

736,924

Population

106

People / sq mi

$53,986

Median Income

36.7

Median Age

SC-6 covers 6,926 sq mi of land at 106.4 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White42.3%
Black or African American48.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$53,986

Median Household Income

$33,096

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$193,200

Median Home Value

$1,151

Median Rent

59.1%

Homeownership

Education

87.2%

High School+

28.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District (SC-6) has a population of 736,924 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 6th Congressional District is $53,986, with a per capita income of $33,096.

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District is 42.3% White, 48.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for South Carolina's 6th 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.

What sets South Carolina's 6th Congressional District apart is money: median household income runs $53,986, below the US median of $78,538. With 736,924 residents, South Carolina's 6th Congressional District is a congressional district in South Carolina.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $53,986, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 14.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US congressional districts, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $193,200, with typical rent around $1,151.

Roughly 28.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.

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