South Carolina's 5th congressional district, Congressional district in northern South Carolina, United States.
South Carolina's 5th congressional district is a United States congressional district that covers Cherokee, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, and Union counties in full, plus portions of Newberry, Spartanburg, and Sumter counties. The district stretches across both rural and urban areas, forming a mixed landscape across the state's northern section.
The district's political history extends back to the Reconstruction period, when Robert Smalls served as its representative. The year 2010 marked a significant shift in political representation as new leadership took over the seat.
The population of 771,387 residents includes 64.1% White, 23.8% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, with York County representing one-third of the district population.
The district borders North Carolina and contains major urban centers including Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and Lake Wylie, all part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. These towns offer good transportation connections and basic amenities for anyone traveling through or living there.
The median household income reaches $68,146, while 83.7% of residents over 25 have completed high school education and 19.9% hold college degrees.
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