Aiken County, SC
SC · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Aiken County, SC (South Carolina) voted R+25.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 53,592 votes (62.25%) to 31,298 (36.35%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Aiken County is classified as a solid Republican county. Aiken County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1956. The county has a population of approximately 174,160.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.4%(31,298) | 62.3%(53,592) | R+25.9 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 37.9%(32,275) | 60.6%(51,589) | R+22.7 | D+4.8 |
| 2016 | 34.0%(25,455) | 61.5%(46,025) | R+27.5 | R+0.9 |
| 2012 | 36.0%(25,322) | 62.6%(44,042) | R+26.6 | R+2.6 |
| 2008 | 37.4%(26,101) | 61.4%(42,849) | R+24.0 | D+8.4 |
| 2004 | 33.3%(19,799) | 65.7%(39,077) | R+32.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2000 | 32.3%(16,409) | 65.4%(33,203) | R+33.1 | R+4.7 |
| 1996 | 33.2%(14,314) | 61.6%(26,539) | R+28.4 | R+5.0 |
| 1992 | 31.6%(14,802) | 55.0%(25,731) | R+23.4 | D+21.0 |
| 1988 | 27.5%(10,598) | 71.8%(27,665) | R+44.3 | R+0.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Aiken County, SC • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 31.4%(17,180) | 68.5%(37,549) | R+37.2 | R+15.8 |
| 2020 | 38.5%(32,829) | 59.9%(51,080) | R+21.4 | D+10.9 |
| 2016 | 32.4%(23,681) | 64.7%(47,318) | R+32.3 | D+37.3 |
| 2014 | 61.3%(27,811) | 130.9%(59,407) | R+69.6 | R+27.0 |
| 2010 | 24.8%(12,024) | 67.4%(32,651) | R+42.6 | R+14.5 |
| 2008 | 35.8%(24,412) | 63.9%(43,555) | R+28.1 | R+1.0 |
| 2004 | 35.6%(20,674) | 62.7%(36,446) | R+27.1 | D+8.4 |
| 2002 | 31.7%(12,583) | 67.2%(26,667) | R+35.5 | R+21.8 |
| 1998 | 42.4%(14,968) | 56.1%(19,820) | R+13.7 | D+34.0 |
| 1996 | 25.1%(11,022) | 72.8%(31,987) | R+47.7 | R+41.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32.8%(36,028) | 65.5%(71,896) | R+32.7 | R+9.1 |
| 2018 | 38.2%(22,754) | 61.7%(36,801) | R+23.6 | D+12.4 |
| 2014 | 31.0%(14,126) | 67.0%(30,491) | R+36.0 | R+10.7 |
| 2010 | 36.5%(17,874) | 61.8%(30,268) | R+25.3 | R+17.5 |
| 2006 | 46.1%(18,827) | 53.9%(21,992) | R+7.8 | D+22.0 |
| 2002 | 35.1%(13,938) | 64.9%(25,746) | R+29.8 | R+9.6 |
| 1998 | 39.2%(13,779) | 59.3%(20,871) | R+20.2 | D+6.8 |
| 1994 | 35.9%(11,983) | 62.8%(20,995) | R+27.0 | D+27.6 |
| 1990 | 21.4%(5,868) | 75.9%(20,853) | R+54.5 | R+32.8 |
| 1986 | 38.6%(9,495) | 60.4%(14,843) | R+21.8 | R+51.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab