County record · fips 45055 · South Carolina
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Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+28.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
21–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+0.7
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -70.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +52.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +50.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | +36.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -33.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
68,314
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$68,231
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
53%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Chesterfield, SC · Darlington, SC · Fairfield, SC · Lancaster, SC · Lee, SC · Richland, SC · Sumter, SC