South Carolina

South Carolina Governor: Henry McMaster (Republican)
South Carolina Population: 5.57 million
South Carolina U.S. Senators: 2 U.S. Senators
South Carolina U.S. House Members: 7 U.S. House members

South Carolina became the 8th state on May 23, 1788. Its civic profile is shaped by the Lowcountry, Midlands, Upstate, coastal history, agriculture, ports, tourism, military installations, manufacturing, universities, and civil-rights history. Public decisions about schools, roads, flooding, health care, workforce development, housing, and growth can look different in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, rural counties, and coastal communities. This profile gives readers a practical starting point for South Carolina representation and government resources while keeping regional contrasts in view.