County record · fips 45017 · South Carolina
CalhounSC
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections
The Long Record
30 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+14.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–10
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/30
63% of its elections
Closest election
2004
R+0.8
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -62.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | +60.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +43.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -39.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1956 | -39.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,182
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$58,682
2024 dollars
Non-white
45%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
24%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clarendon, SC · Lexington, SC · Orangeburg, SC · Richland, SC · Sumter, SC