Saluda County, SC
SC · Presidential Elections 1896–2024
Saluda County, SC (South Carolina) voted R+44.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,452 votes (71.58%) to 2,454 (27.22%) for Harris.
This represents a R+9.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Saluda County is classified as a deep Republican county. Saluda County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 19,131.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.2%(2,454) | 71.6%(6,452) | R+44.4 | R+9.3 |
| 2020 | 31.9%(2,963) | 67.0%(6,210) | R+35.0 | R+3.3 |
| 2016 | 32.9%(2,813) | 64.5%(5,526) | R+31.7 | R+10.6 |
| 2012 | 38.9%(3,328) | 60.0%(5,135) | R+21.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2008 | 38.6%(3,323) | 60.3%(5,191) | R+21.7 | R+1.4 |
| 2004 | 39.6%(3,001) | 59.9%(4,537) | R+20.3 | D+0.3 |
| 2000 | 38.9%(2,682) | 59.5%(4,098) | R+20.5 | R+14.6 |
| 1996 | 43.6%(2,486) | 49.6%(2,825) | R+5.9 | D+3.3 |
| 1992 | 38.5%(2,393) | 47.8%(2,968) | R+9.3 | D+14.5 |
| 1988 | 37.9%(1,984) | 61.6%(3,225) | R+23.7 | D+4.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Saluda County, SC • 1896–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.5%(1,605) | 75.4%(4,938) | R+50.9 | R+17.7 |
| 2020 | 32.6%(3,023) | 65.8%(6,107) | R+33.2 | R+0.2 |
| 2016 | 32.3%(2,691) | 65.2%(5,443) | R+33.0 | D+29.4 |
| 2014 | 65.4%(3,706) | 127.9%(7,241) | R+62.4 | R+27.7 |
| 2010 | 29.2%(1,820) | 63.9%(3,980) | R+34.7 | R+9.6 |
| 2008 | 37.4%(3,163) | 62.5%(5,282) | R+25.1 | R+13.4 |
| 2004 | 43.3%(3,288) | 55.0%(4,177) | R+11.7 | D+2.4 |
| 2002 | 42.6%(2,508) | 56.7%(3,335) | R+14.1 | R+29.1 |
| 1998 | 56.8%(3,303) | 41.8%(2,430) | D+15.0 | D+38.8 |
| 1996 | 37.3%(2,328) | 61.1%(3,812) | R+23.8 | R+33.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.2%(3,566) | 71.6%(9,390) | R+44.4 | R+13.0 |
| 2018 | 34.3%(2,356) | 65.7%(4,516) | R+31.4 | R+5.3 |
| 2014 | 35.7%(2,020) | 61.9%(3,496) | R+26.1 | R+20.4 |
| 2010 | 46.3%(2,909) | 52.0%(3,268) | R+5.7 | R+10.1 |
| 2006 | 52.2%(2,902) | 47.8%(2,658) | D+4.4 | D+12.2 |
| 2002 | 46.1%(2,701) | 53.9%(3,160) | R+7.8 | R+18.9 |
| 1998 | 54.6%(3,183) | 43.6%(2,539) | D+11.1 | D+17.5 |
| 1994 | 45.9%(2,294) | 52.4%(2,617) | R+6.5 | D+39.8 |
| 1990 | 25.2%(1,175) | 71.4%(3,334) | R+46.3 | R+37.0 |
| 1986 | 45.1%(1,936) | 54.4%(2,335) | R+9.3 | R+36.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab