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County record · fips 45033 · South Carolina

DillonSC

Republican ×2 since 2020reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+10.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
23–6
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/29
66% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+0.6
this countySouth Carolinanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1976+79.9 ptsDemocrats
1960-41.8 ptsRepublicans
1972-41.5 ptsRepublicans
1984-30.4 ptsRepublicans
1964-29.1 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
27,862
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$46,605
2024 dollars
Non-white
56%
Rural
70%
Age 65+
18%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Robeson, NC · Florence, SC · Horry, SC · Marion, SC · Marlboro, SC