County record · fips 45013 · South Carolina
BeaufortSC
Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+14.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1900
R+0.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -104.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | +59.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +49.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1948 | -43.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -40.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
195,289
College (BA+)
46%
Median income
$86,573
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
19%
Age 65+
28%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.