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South Carolina District 2

Congressional District in SC • 5 Counties

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district is represented by Joe Wilson, a Republican U.S. representative. Wilson won the 2024 general election with 59.5% of the vote. The district has 749,271 residents, a median household income of $74,611 and a median age of 39.6, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Joe Wilson

Representative for South Carolina District 2
Republican25 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

749,271

Total Population

$74,611

Median Household Income

39.6

Median Age

21.7%

College Educated

12.2%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

61.5% Whi
26.2% Bla
7.3% His
2.3% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 39.6 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $74,611 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Joe Wilson Republican59.5%
David Robinson II Democratic40.3%

Joe Wilson won by 19.3%

355,285 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Joe Wilson

Major Counties

Lexington, Aiken, Richland and 2 more

Major Cities

Columbia, Aiken, Lexington

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents South Carolina District 2?
Joe Wilson (Republican) currently represents South Carolina District 2 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in South Carolina District 2?
South Carolina District 2 includes 5 counties: Lexington, Aiken, Richland, Barnwell, Orangeburg.
What are the major cities in South Carolina District 2?
The major cities in this district include Columbia, Aiken, Lexington.
What is the population of South Carolina District 2?
South Carolina District 2 has a population of approximately 749,271 residents.