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South Carolina's 5th Congressional District

South Carolina · SC-05

South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is one of 7 U.S. House districts in South Carolina, represented in Congress by Ralph Norman (Republican). It is home to roughly 749,058 people, with a median age of 40.1. The population is about 65% White. The median household income is $68,404, and 29% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+23).

Representative

Ralph Norman Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of South Carolina

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5,253 mi²
Land area
143/mi²
Pop. density
0.28
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, SC-05 is irregular in shape compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+23
2024 margin
38% / 61%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+18
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

65% White24% Black6% Hispanic2% Asian3% Other
749,058
Population
40.1
Median age
23%
Under 18
17.4%
Age 65+
5.2%
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$68,404
Median household income
$228,515
Median home value
$1,061
Median rent
29%
Bachelor's or higher
75.7%
Homeownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
29.5 min
Mean commute
9.2%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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