Representative James Clyburn, Democratic from South Carolina

James Clyburn

South Carolina's 6th congressional district

Representative James Clyburn represents South Carolina's 6th congressional district, serving 745,526 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $55,782 and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

745,526Population
↑ 12,925
$55,782Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,370
5.9%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.5%
14%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.9%
59.4%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,202Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $109
0.9%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
25.9 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.3 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

South Carolina District 6 Demographics

Median Age 36.8 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 59.4% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 29.2% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 14% (vs 12.4%) · Income $55,782 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
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Age Distribution

Near the national median age (36.8 vs 38.5 nationally). 31% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Black residents are the largest group at 47.3%. Also significant: White (42.2%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

29.2% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 11.9% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $55,782, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 59.4% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,202. Median home value is $213,400.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 74% drive alone to work. Average commute is 25.9 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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