HarrisDemocratic62.5%489TrumpRepublican36.7%287OtherAll other candidates0.9%7
D+25.8- Lead
- 202
- Total
- 783
- vs nation
- D+27.3
- Turnout
- —
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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
BidenDemocratic67.6%648TrumpRepublican30.7%294OtherAll other candidates1.8%17
D+36.9- Lead
- 354
- Total
- 959
- vs nation
- D+32.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic63.9%537TrumpRepublican32.9%277OtherAll other candidates3.2%27
D+30.9- Lead
- 260
- Total
- 841
- vs nation
- D+28.8
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic71.5%626RomneyRepublican27.1%237OtherAll other candidates1.4%12
D+44.5- Lead
- 389
- Total
- 875
- vs nation
- D+40.6
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic66.1%545McCainRepublican31.1%256OtherAll other candidates2.8%23
D+35.1- Lead
- 289
- Total
- 824
- vs nation
- D+27.8
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic61.6%435BushRepublican35.4%250OtherAll other candidates3.0%21
D+26.2- Lead
- 185
- Total
- 706
- vs nation
- D+28.7
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+25.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9502024 5-year
- Median household income
- $37,4442024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 48.0%2024 5-year
- Black
- 37.1%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.0%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+44.5 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +26.2% |
| 2008 | +35.1% |
| 2012 | +44.5% |
| 2016 | +30.9% |
| 2020 | +36.9% |
| 2024 | +25.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 62.5%Harris489 | 36.7%Trump287 | 0.9% | D+25.8 | R+11.1 | D+27.3 | 783 | |
| D | 67.6%Biden648 | 30.7%Trump294 | 1.8% | D+36.9 | D+6.0 | D+32.5 | 959 | |
| D | 63.9%Clinton537 | 32.9%Trump277 | 3.2% | D+30.9 | R+13.5 | D+28.8 | 841 | |
| D | 71.5%Obama626 | 27.1%Romney237 | 1.4% | D+44.5 | D+9.4 | D+40.6 | 875 | |
| D | 66.1%Obama545 | 31.1%McCain256 | 2.8% | D+35.1 | — | D+27.8 | 824 | |
| D | 61.6%Kerry435 | 35.4%Bush250 | 3.0% | D+26.2 | — | D+28.7 | 706 |
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 | D | 64.1%478 | 35.9%268 | 746 |
Hilltop sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 44.5 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.8 points.
A population of 2,950, a 48% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $37,444 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hilltop, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hilltop, South Carolina voted Democratic by 25.8 points (D+25.8), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 783 votes cast, 489 went Democratic and 287 went Republican.
How many people live in Hilltop, South Carolina?
Hilltop, South Carolina has a population of 2,950 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hilltop, South Carolina?
Median household income in Hilltop, South Carolina is $37,444 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Hilltop, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Hilltop, South Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.