County record · fips 45059 · South Carolina
LaurensSC
Republican ×11 since 1984all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+41.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+6.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -68.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +67.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +67.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | +52.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1956 | -45.7 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
68,666
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$57,623
2024 dollars
Non-white
34%
Rural
64%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Abbeville, SC · Greenville, SC · Greenwood, SC · Newberry, SC · Spartanburg, SC · Union, SC