Question 1

How did Barnwell, South Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Barnwell, South Carolina voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+15.5. Kamala D Harris received 4,082 votes and Donald Trump received 5,605 out of 9,803 total votes cast, a 8.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Barnwell, South Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Barnwell, South Carolina has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 25 and Republicans 15 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 93.7 points in 1948.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Barnwell, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Barnwell, South Carolina has a population of 20,521 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 50.5% non-Hispanic white, 2.9% Hispanic, 42.8% Black. About 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $46,626.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Barnwell, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Barnwell, South Carolina are Barbour, Chickasaw, Darlington. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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