County record · fips 45015 · South Carolina
BerkeleySC
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections
The Long Record
36 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+16.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/36
50% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+2.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -91.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1896 | +53.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +52.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +51.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -46.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
246,802
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$84,358
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
22%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Charleston, SC · Clarendon, SC · Dorchester, SC · Georgetown, SC · Orangeburg, SC · Williamsburg, SC