HarrisDemocratic35.0%3,663TrumpRepublican63.4%6,645OtherAll other candidates1.6%172
R+28.5- Lead
- 2,982
- Total
- 10,480
- vs nation
- R+27.0
- Turnout
- —
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Five Forks, SC
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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
BidenDemocratic35.9%3,770TrumpRepublican62.5%6,558OtherAll other candidates1.6%171
R+26.6- Lead
- 2,788
- Total
- 10,499
- vs nation
- R+31.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic29.1%2,538TrumpRepublican64.5%5,634OtherAll other candidates6.4%560
R+35.5- Lead
- 3,096
- Total
- 8,732
- vs nation
- R+37.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic25.0%1,905RomneyRepublican73.2%5,568OtherAll other candidates1.8%135
R+48.1- Lead
- 3,663
- Total
- 7,608
- vs nation
- R+52.0
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic29.6%2,108McCainRepublican69.2%4,920OtherAll other candidates1.2%86
R+39.5- Lead
- 2,812
- Total
- 7,114
- vs nation
- R+46.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic25.8%1,643BushRepublican73.7%4,694OtherAll other candidates0.5%29
R+47.9- Lead
- 3,051
- Total
- 6,366
- vs nation
- R+45.5
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+28.5MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 18,6562024 5-year
- Median household income
- $141,7862024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 73.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 8.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+48.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Highland Village, TX · twin score 96.2
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −47.9% |
| 2008 | −39.5% |
| 2012 | −48.1% |
| 2016 | −35.5% |
| 2020 | −26.6% |
| 2024 | −28.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.0%Harris3,663 | 63.4%Trump6,645 | 1.6% | R+28.5 | R+1.9 | R+27.0 | 10,480 | |
| R | 35.9%Biden3,770 | 62.5%Trump6,558 | 1.6% | R+26.6 | D+8.9 | R+31.0 | 10,499 | |
| R | 29.1%Clinton2,538 | 64.5%Trump5,634 | 6.4% | R+35.5 | D+12.7 | R+37.5 | 8,732 | |
| R | 25.0%Obama1,905 | 73.2%Romney5,568 | 1.8% | R+48.1 | R+8.6 | R+52.0 | 7,608 | |
| R | 29.6%Obama2,108 | 69.2%McCain4,920 | 1.2% | R+39.5 | — | R+46.8 | 7,114 | |
| R | 25.8%Kerry1,643 | 73.7%Bush4,694 | 0.5% | R+47.9 | — | R+45.5 | 6,366 |
Federal and statewide elections · 1 House
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 | 34.4%3,455 | 65.6%6,597 | 10,052 |
Five Forks is a census-designated place on Simpsonville's northern fringe that has seen rapid residential buildout, drawing an educated, higher-income population whose suburban growth patterns have made it a closely watched precinct in statewide contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 48.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.5 points.
A population of 18,656, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $141,786 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Highland Village and Holly Springs.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Five Forks, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Five Forks, South Carolina voted Republican by 28.5 points (R+28.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 10,480 votes cast, 3,663 went Democratic and 6,645 went Republican.
How many people live in Five Forks, South Carolina?
Five Forks, South Carolina has a population of 18,656 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Five Forks, South Carolina?
Median household income in Five Forks, South Carolina is $141,786 — above the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Five Forks, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Five Forks, South Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.