HarrisDemocratic44.4%1,172TrumpRepublican55.0%1,451OtherAll other candidates0.5%14
R+10.6- Lead
- 279
- Total
- 2,637
- vs nation
- R+9.1
- Turnout
- —
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Dillon, 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
BidenDemocratic49.2%1,503TrumpRepublican50.3%1,535OtherAll other candidates0.5%16
R+1.0- Lead
- 32
- Total
- 3,054
- vs nation
- R+5.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic49.1%1,189TrumpRepublican48.7%1,178OtherAll other candidates2.2%53
D+0.5- Lead
- 11
- Total
- 2,420
- vs nation
- R+1.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic54.4%1,456RomneyRepublican45.0%1,205OtherAll other candidates0.6%17
D+9.4- Lead
- 251
- Total
- 2,678
- vs nation
- D+5.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic50.9%1,448McCainRepublican47.3%1,345OtherAll other candidates1.8%52
D+3.6- Lead
- 103
- Total
- 2,845
- vs nation
- R+3.7
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic48.4%949BushRepublican50.0%980OtherAll other candidates1.5%30
R+1.6- Lead
- 31
- Total
- 1,959
- vs nation
- D+0.9
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+10.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 6,3542024 5-year
- Median household income
- $35,8912024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 35.4%2024 5-year
- Black
- 54.3%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+9.4 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+10.6 in 2024MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Reidsville, NC · twin score 89.6
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | +9.4% |
| 2016 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | −1.0% |
| 2024 | −10.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 44.4%Harris1,172 | 55.0%Trump1,451 | 0.5% | R+10.6 | R+9.5 | R+9.1 | 2,637 | |
| R | 49.2%Biden1,503 | 50.3%Trump1,535 | 0.5% | R+1.0 | R+1.5 | R+5.5 | 3,054 | |
| D | 49.1%Clinton1,189 | 48.7%Trump1,178 | 2.2% | D+0.5 | R+8.9 | R+1.6 | 2,420 | |
| D | 54.4%Obama1,456 | 45.0%Romney1,205 | 0.6% | D+9.4 | D+5.8 | D+5.5 | 2,678 | |
| D | 50.9%Obama1,448 | 47.3%McCain1,345 | 1.8% | D+3.6 | — | R+3.7 | 2,845 | |
| R | 48.4%Kerry949 | 50.0%Bush980 | 1.5% | R+1.6 | — | D+0.9 | 1,959 |
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 | 45.1%1,140 | 54.9%1,388 | 2,528 |
| 2020 | R | 47.7%1,448 | 52.3%1,588 | 3,036 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 51.0%1,540 | 49.0%1,480 | 3,020 |
Dillon sits in one of South Carolina's poorest counties, where decades of manufacturing and agricultural contraction have made economic anxiety a persistent driver of voter behavior more than party platforms alone.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 9.4 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 10.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.6 points.
A population of 6,354, a 35% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $35,891 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Reidsville and Hamlet.
Political twins — cities
The cities whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Reidsville
North Carolina
89.6twin score
college sharemedian income% Latino≠ English ancestry
Hamlet
North Carolina
88.6twin score
college sharemedian income12-yr trend≠ English ancestry
Minden
Louisiana
88.6twin score
college sharemedian incomeAfrican American ancestry≠ English 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 Dillon, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Dillon, South Carolina voted Republican by 10.6 points (R+10.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,637 votes cast, 1,172 went Democratic and 1,451 went Republican.
When did Dillon, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Dillon, South Carolina voted Democratic was 2016.
How many people live in Dillon, South Carolina?
Dillon, South Carolina has a population of 6,354 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Dillon, South Carolina?
Median household income in Dillon, South Carolina is $35,891 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Dillon, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Dillon, South Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 3 went Republican.