Wellford, South Carolina
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −0.7% |
| 2008 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | −14.3% |
| 2020 | −11.8% |
| 2024 | −22.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.1%Harris535 | 60.8%Trump853 | 1.1% | R+22.7 | R+10.9 | R+21.2 | 1,403 | |
| R | 43.5%Biden584 | 55.3%Trump742 | 1.1% | R+11.8 | D+2.5 | R+16.2 | 1,341 | |
| R | 41.0%Clinton425 | 55.3%Trump573 | 3.7% | R+14.3 | R+17.3 | R+16.4 | 1,036 | |
| D | 50.8%Obama515 | 47.8%Romney484 | 1.4% | D+3.1 | R+4.6 | R+0.8 | 1,013 | |
| D | 53.0%Obama529 | 45.2%McCain452 | 1.8% | D+7.7 | D+8.4 | D+0.4 | 999 | |
| R | 49.5%Kerry431 | 50.2%Bush437 | 0.2% | R+0.7 | — | D+1.8 | 870 |
Wellford sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 7.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 22.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 22.7 points.
A population of 3,515, a 44% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,338 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Wellford, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Wellford, South Carolina voted Republican by 22.7 points (R+22.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,403 votes cast, 535 went Democratic and 853 went Republican.
When did Wellford, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Wellford, South Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Wellford, South Carolina?
Wellford, South Carolina has a population of 3,515 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Wellford, South Carolina?
Median household income in Wellford, South Carolina is $57,338 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Wellford, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Wellford, South Carolina from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.