South Carolina


Map of South Carolina

South Carolina

The Palmetto State features coastal beaches and inland regions. Known for tourism, manufacturing, and agricultural production.

Capital: Columbia

Population: 5.28 million

Electoral Votes: 9

Governor: Henry McMaster (Republican)

Largest City: Charleston

State Website: sc.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

Register to Vote

U.S. SENATORS
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Tim Scott
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Nancy Mace
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Charleston

Joe Wilson
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Lexington

Jeff Duncan
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 3
Anderson

William Timmons
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Greenville

Ralph Norman
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 5
Rock Hill

Jim Clyburn
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 6
Columbia

Russell Fry
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 7
Myrtle Beach

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 5/23/1788

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “Dum spiro spero (While I breathe, I hope)”

Nickname: The Palmetto State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 39.9 years

Male: 48.6%

Female: 51.4%

Economic Data

Average Income: $59,318

Income Rank: 41

Poverty Rate: 13.8%

Annual Budget: $32 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $255,100

Average Rent: $1,054

Property Tax Rate: 0.57%

Home Owners: 69.3%

Renters: 30.7%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 87.5%

Some College: 28.9%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 10.6%

Education Ranking: 32

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 44

Crime Rate: 511.3 per 100k

Population Density: 173.3 per sq mi