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County record · fips 45063 · South Carolina

LexingtonSC

Republican ×17 since 1960all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+33.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/40
48% of its elections
Closest election
1976
R+19.9
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
1872-83.8 ptsRepublicans
1876+76.9 ptsDemocrats
1956-58.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+52.5 ptsDemocrats
1960-49.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
304,887
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$77,408
2024 dollars
Non-white
30%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Aiken, SC · Calhoun, SC · Newberry, SC · Orangeburg, SC · Richland, SC · Saluda, SC