Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Saluda, South Carolina voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+44.4. Kamala D Harris received 2,454 votes and Donald Trump received 6,452 out of 9,014 total votes cast, a 9.3-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Saluda, South Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Saluda, South Carolina has 33 presidential elections on record, spanning 1896 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The largest single-election swing was 75.5 points in 1948.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Saluda, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Saluda, South Carolina has a population of 19,131 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 57.1% non-Hispanic white, 17.1% Hispanic, 21.2% Black. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $51,009.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Saluda, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Saluda, South Carolina are Montgomery, Jackson, Laurens. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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