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119th Congress · SC-7

South Carolina's 7th Congressional District

South Carolina's 7th Congressional District (SC-7) has a population of 749,303. The median household income is $57,825 and the median age is 45.0.

749,303

Population

139

People / sq mi

$57,825

Median Income

45.0

Median Age

SC-7 covers 5,408 sq mi of land at 138.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White65.4%
Black or African American26.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%

Economy & Income

$57,825

Median Household Income

$33,873

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$210,000

Median Home Value

$1,001

Median Rent

72.7%

Homeownership

Education

89.0%

High School+

23.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

South Carolina's 7th Congressional District (SC-7) has a population of 749,303 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 7th Congressional District is $57,825, with a per capita income of $33,873.

South Carolina's 7th Congressional District is 65.4% White, 26.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for South Carolina's 7th 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.

Age is the most distinctive thing about South Carolina's 7th Congressional District: a median age of 45.0, older than the national median. With 749,303 residents, South Carolina's 7th 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 $57,825, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.7%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $210,000, with typical rent around $1,001.

College attainment is 23.8%, below the national 35.0%.

The age structure shapes everything downstream in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.

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