County record · fips 45079 · South Carolina
RichlandSC
Democratic ×9 since 1992all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the South Carolina and national vote
2024 result
D+35.2
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1956
R+4.4
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -91.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +42.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +40.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1948 | -39.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1872 | -36.4 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
422,117
College (BA+)
41%
Median income
$63,784
2024 dollars
Non-white
61%
Rural
9%
Age 65+
14%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, SC · Fairfield, SC · Kershaw, SC · Lexington, SC · Newberry, SC · Sumter, SC