SC
South Carolina
State government overview
The governor of South Carolina is Henry McMaster (Republican), in office since January 2017. In Congress, South Carolina is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 7 representatives. The South Carolina General Assembly has a 46-seat Senate and a 124-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of South Carolina
Henry McMaster
Republican · In office since January 2017
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
South Carolina in Congress
8 Republicans, 1 Democrat
U.S. Senate
- Darline GrahamR · Senator
- Tim ScottR · Senator
U.S. House
- Nancy MaceR · District 1
- Joe WilsonR · District 2
- Sheri BiggsR · District 3
- William TimmonsR · District 4
- Ralph NormanR · District 5
- Jim ClyburnD · District 6
- Russell FryR · District 7
South Carolina General Assembly
- Senate · 46 seats
- 34 Republican, 12 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 124 seats
- 89 Republican, 35 Democratic
5,296,225
Population
$69,324
Median income
4.9%
Unemployment
40.2
Median age
Education
High school or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher32.1%
Graduate or professional12.3%
Housing
Median home value$259,000
Median rent$1,180
Homeownership rate71.9%
14.1%
Poverty rate
$39,236
Per capita income
60.5%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)