HarrisDemocratic43.2%7,372TrumpRepublican55.2%9,414OtherAll other candidates1.6%266
R+12.0- Lead
- 2,042
- Total
- 17,052
- vs nation
- R+10.5
- Turnout
- —
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Aiken, SC
Office (updates table and map)
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic44.5%7,949TrumpRepublican53.9%9,623OtherAll other candidates1.7%295
R+9.4- Lead
- 1,674
- Total
- 17,867
- vs nation
- R+13.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic39.1%5,623TrumpRepublican54.8%7,873OtherAll other candidates6.1%870
R+15.7- Lead
- 2,250
- Total
- 14,366
- vs nation
- R+17.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic39.5%5,466RomneyRepublican59.1%8,183OtherAll other candidates1.4%197
R+19.6- Lead
- 2,717
- Total
- 13,846
- vs nation
- R+23.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.5%5,863McCainRepublican57.7%8,351OtherAll other candidates1.8%266
R+17.2- Lead
- 2,488
- Total
- 14,480
- vs nation
- R+24.5
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic36.5%4,431BushRepublican62.7%7,610OtherAll other candidates0.9%104
R+26.2- Lead
- 3,179
- Total
- 12,145
- vs nation
- R+23.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+12.0MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 32,5212024 5-year
- Median household income
- $76,7462024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 59.5%2024 5-year
- Black
- 32.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 3.5%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+26.2 in 2004MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- North Augusta, SC · twin score 85.4
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −26.2% |
| 2008 | −17.2% |
| 2012 | −19.6% |
| 2016 | −15.7% |
| 2020 | −9.4% |
| 2024 | −12.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 43.2%Harris7,372 | 55.2%Trump9,414 | 1.6% | R+12.0 | R+2.6 | R+10.5 | 17,052 | |
| R | 44.5%Biden7,949 | 53.9%Trump9,623 | 1.7% | R+9.4 | D+6.3 | R+13.8 | 17,867 | |
| R | 39.1%Clinton5,623 | 54.8%Trump7,873 | 6.1% | R+15.7 | D+4.0 | R+17.8 | 14,366 | |
| R | 39.5%Obama5,466 | 59.1%Romney8,183 | 1.4% | R+19.6 | R+2.4 | R+23.5 | 13,846 | |
| R | 40.5%Obama5,863 | 57.7%McCain8,351 | 1.8% | R+17.2 | — | R+24.5 | 14,480 | |
| R | 36.5%Kerry4,431 | 62.7%Bush7,610 | 0.9% | R+26.2 | — | R+23.7 | 12,145 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 39.6%6,534 | 60.4%9,950 | 16,484 |
| 2020 | R | 43.1%7,556 | 56.9%9,988 | 17,544 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R | 44.8%7,904 | 55.2%9,758 | 17,662 |
Aiken's blend of affluent retirees, Savannah River Site workers, and a long-standing equestrian culture has anchored it as one of South Carolina's more reliably Republican mid-sized cities for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 26.2 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.0 points.
A population of 32,521, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,746 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of North Augusta and Fairhope.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
North Augusta
South Carolina
85.4twin score
12-yr trendAmerican ancestry% Latino
Fairhope
Alabama
82.1twin score
median age% Latinoelasticity≠ African American ancestry
Salem
Virginia
81.0twin score
2008–2016 trajectory% Latino≠ African American ancestry
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Aiken, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Aiken, South Carolina voted Republican by 12.0 points (R+12.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 17,052 votes cast, 7,372 went Democratic and 9,414 went Republican.
How many people live in Aiken, South Carolina?
Aiken, South Carolina has a population of 32,521 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Aiken, South Carolina?
Median household income in Aiken, South Carolina is $76,746 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Aiken, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Aiken, South Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.