Abbeville County, South Carolina
AkashicAbbeville County, SCTrumpR+42.4
2024 precinct map of Abbeville CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Abbeville County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 70.6% | 8,509 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 28.2% | 3,399 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 38 |
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15 precincts · 12,048 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.2%Harris3,399 | 70.6%Trump8,509 | 0.3%Oliver38 | 12,048 | ||
| R | 33.0%Biden4,101 | 66.1%Trump8,215 | 0.7%Jorgensen88 | 12,433 | ||
| R | 34.7%Clinton3,741 | 62.8%Trump6,763 | 1.2%Johnson129 | 10,775 | ||
| R | 42.6%Obama4,543 | 56.0%Romney5,981 | 1.4%Johnson147 | 10,671 | ||
| R | 41.8%Obama4,593 | 56.9%McCain6,264 | 1.3%Barr144 | 11,001 | ||
| R | 44.2%Kerry4,389 | 54.8%Bush5,436 | 1.0%Nader100 | 9,925 | ||
| R | 45.0%Gore3,766 | 53.1%Bush4,450 | 0.8%Nader66 | 8,374 | ||
| D | 49.2%Clinton3,493 | 43.0%Dole3,054 | 7.6%Perot537 | 7,100 | ||
| D | 47.6%Clinton3,968 | 39.8%Bush3,317 | 12.4%Perot1,036 | 8,343 | ||
| R | 49.0%Dukakis3,629 | 50.5%Bush3,738 | 0.5%Paul34 | 7,401 | ||
| R | 44.4%Mondale3,051 | 55.2%Reagan3,798 | 0.4%Bergland26 | 6,875 | ||
| D | 61.1%Carter4,049 | 35.6%Reagan2,361 | 3.3%Anderson222 | 6,632 | ||
| D | 72.1%Carter4,700 | 27.5%Ford1,791 | 0.5%Anderson31 | 6,522 | ||
| R | 28.5%McGovern1,349 | 68.9%Nixon3,266 | 2.6%Schmitz122 | 4,737 | ||
| O | 24.4%Humphrey1,425 | 20.8%Nixon1,213 | 54.8%Wallace3,201 | 5,839 | ||
| D | 65.0%Johnson2,689 | 35.0%Goldwater1,448 | 0.0% | 4,137 | ||
| D | 78.4%Kennedy3,064 | 21.6%Nixon845 | 0.0% | 3,909 | ||
| D | 83.4%Stevenson2,985 | 9.5%Eisenhower339 | 7.2%Andrews257 | 3,581 | ||
| D | 74.1%Stevenson2,776 | 25.9%Eisenhower970 | 0.0% | 3,746 | ||
| O | 23.9%Truman254 | 2.2%Dewey23 | 74.0%Thurmond787 | 1,064 | ||
| D | 96.3%Roosevelt789 | 2.3%Dewey19 | 1.3%Thomas11 | 819 | ||
| D | 96.9%Roosevelt1,007 | 3.1%Willkie32 | 0.0% | 1,039 | ||
| D | 98.2%Roosevelt1,265 | 0.0%Landon0 | 1.8%Lemke23 | 1,288 | ||
| D | 99.2%Roosevelt1,184 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 0.8%Thomas10 | 1,194 | ||
| D | 94.0%Smith1,020 | 6.0%Hoover65 | 0.0% | 1,085 | ||
| D | 92.4%Davis681 | 2.6%Coolidge19 | 5.0%La Follette37 | 737 | ||
| D | 98.5%Cox868 | 1.5%Harding13 | 0.0% | 881 | ||
| D | 98.8%Wilson900 | 0.9%Hughes8 | 0.3%Benson3 | 911 | ||
| D | 98.8%Wilson1,095 | 0.0%Taft0 | 1.2%Roosevelt13 | 1,108 | ||
| D | 99.1%Bryan1,481 | 0.6%Taft9 | 0.3%Debs4 | 1,494 | ||
| D | 96.9%Parker665 | 3.1%Roosevelt21 | 0.0% | 686 | ||
| D | 99.4%Bryan1,366 | 0.6%McKinley8 | 0.0% | 1,374 | ||
| D | 88.0%Bryan2,473 | 12.0%McKinley337 | 0.0%Palmer1 | 2,811 | ||
| D | 94.4%Cleveland2,359 | 5.5%Harrison138 | 0.0%Weaver1 | 2,498 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +88.9% |
| 1896 | +76.0% |
| 1900 | +98.8% |
| 1904 | +93.9% |
| 1908 | +98.5% |
| 1912 | +98.8% |
| 1916 | +97.9% |
| 1920 | +97.0% |
| 1924 | +89.8% |
| 1928 | +88.0% |
| 1932 | +99.2% |
| 1936 | +98.2% |
| 1940 | +93.8% |
| 1944 | +94.0% |
| 1948 | +21.7% |
| 1952 | +48.2% |
| 1956 | +73.9% |
| 1960 | +56.8% |
| 1964 | +30.0% |
| 1968 | +3.6% |
| 1972 | −40.5% |
| 1976 | +44.6% |
| 1980 | +25.5% |
| 1984 | −10.9% |
| 1988 | −1.5% |
| 1992 | +7.8% |
| 1996 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | −8.2% |
| 2004 | −10.5% |
| 2008 | −15.2% |
| 2012 | −13.5% |
| 2016 | −28.0% |
| 2020 | −33.1% |
| 2024 | −42.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 15,419 |
| 2018 | 16,579 |
| 2020 | 17,937 |
| 2022 | 17,070 |
| 2024 | 17,526 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Abbeville's electorate has shifted steadily rightward over the past two decades, with the 2024 presidential margin exceeding 42 points — a pattern common to rural Piedmont counties as white working-class realignment deepened across upstate South Carolina.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 42.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 9.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.4 points.
A population of 24,420, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $52,935 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Montgomery County and Wayne County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Abbeville County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Abbeville County, South Carolina voted Republican by 42.4 points (R+42.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 12,048 votes cast, 3,399 went Democratic and 8,509 went Republican.
When did Abbeville County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Abbeville County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Abbeville County, South Carolina has a population of 24,420 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Abbeville County, South Carolina is $52,935 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Abbeville County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.