Bamberg County, South Carolina
AkashicBamberg County, SCHarrisD+15.3
2024 precinct map of Bamberg CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Bamberg 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
| Kamala Harris ✓Democratic | 57.0% | 3,245 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 41.7% | 2,376 |
| Cornel WestUnited Citizen | 0.4% | 25 |
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13 precincts · 5,694 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1896–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.0%Harris3,245 | 41.7%Trump2,376 | 0.4%West25 | 5,694 | ||
| D | 61.9%Biden4,010 | 37.3%Trump2,417 | 0.5%Jorgensen31 | 6,482 | ||
| D | 62.7%Clinton3,898 | 35.5%Trump2,204 | 0.8%Johnson51 | 6,214 | ||
| D | 67.2%Obama4,624 | 31.9%Romney2,194 | 0.9%Johnson64 | 6,882 | ||
| D | 65.0%Obama4,426 | 33.9%McCain2,309 | 1.2%Barr79 | 6,814 | ||
| D | 63.6%Kerry3,841 | 35.4%Bush2,138 | 0.9%Nader57 | 6,036 | ||
| D | 62.2%Gore3,451 | 36.9%Bush2,047 | 0.3%Nader19 | 5,551 | ||
| D | 63.6%Clinton3,380 | 32.3%Dole1,715 | 3.6%Perot192 | 5,312 | ||
| D | 59.8%Clinton3,426 | 33.3%Bush1,906 | 6.3%Perot360 | 5,727 | ||
| D | 53.9%Dukakis2,830 | 45.7%Bush2,403 | 0.4%Paul22 | 5,255 | ||
| R | 49.6%Mondale2,892 | 49.9%Reagan2,908 | 0.5%Bergland31 | 5,831 | ||
| D | 60.8%Carter3,294 | 38.7%Reagan2,098 | 0.6%Anderson30 | 5,422 | ||
| D | 63.8%Carter3,330 | 35.4%Ford1,849 | 0.7%Anderson37 | 5,216 | ||
| R | 39.5%McGovern1,680 | 59.7%Nixon2,537 | 0.8%Schmitz36 | 4,253 | ||
| D | 38.5%Humphrey1,845 | 27.7%Nixon1,327 | 33.8%Wallace1,618 | 4,790 | ||
| R | 37.5%Johnson1,419 | 62.5%Goldwater2,366 | 0.0% | 3,785 | ||
| R | 35.5%Kennedy908 | 64.5%Nixon1,652 | 0.0% | 2,560 | ||
| O | 22.9%Stevenson430 | 17.4%Eisenhower326 | 59.7%Andrews1,118 | 1,874 | ||
| R | 34.8%Stevenson750 | 65.2%Eisenhower1,407 | 0.0% | 2,157 | ||
| O | 6.6%Truman124 | 1.8%Dewey34 | 91.6%Thurmond1,715 | 1,873 | ||
| D | 70.8%Roosevelt737 | 10.2%Dewey106 | 19.0%Thomas198 | 1,041 | ||
| D | 98.6%Roosevelt904 | 1.4%Willkie13 | 0.0% | 917 | ||
| D | 99.7%Roosevelt1,542 | 0.0%Landon0 | 0.3%Lemke5 | 1,547 | ||
| D | 99.1%Roosevelt1,598 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 0.9%Thomas15 | 1,613 | ||
| D | 99.5%Smith779 | 0.5%Hoover4 | 0.0% | 783 | ||
| D | 97.1%Davis708 | 1.0%Coolidge7 | 1.9%La Follette14 | 729 | ||
| D | 100.0%Cox688 | 0.0%Harding0 | 0.0% | 688 | ||
| D | 99.9%Wilson820 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 0.1%Benson1 | 821 | ||
| D | 99.4%Wilson616 | 0.0%Taft0 | 0.6%Roosevelt4 | 620 | ||
| D | 96.3%Bryan848 | 3.7%Taft33 | 0.0% | 881 | ||
| D | 97.4%Parker868 | 2.6%Roosevelt23 | 0.0% | 891 | ||
| D | 95.7%Bryan793 | 4.3%McKinley36 | 0.0% | 829 | ||
| D | 90.8%Bryan2,385 | 9.1%McKinley239 | 0.1%Palmer3 | 2,627 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1896–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | +81.7% |
| 1900 | +91.3% |
| 1904 | +94.8% |
| 1908 | +92.5% |
| 1912 | +99.4% |
| 1916 | +99.9% |
| 1920 | +100.0% |
| 1924 | +96.2% |
| 1928 | +99.0% |
| 1932 | +99.1% |
| 1936 | +99.7% |
| 1940 | +97.2% |
| 1944 | +60.6% |
| 1948 | +4.8% |
| 1952 | −30.5% |
| 1956 | +5.5% |
| 1960 | −29.1% |
| 1964 | −25.0% |
| 1968 | +10.8% |
| 1972 | −20.2% |
| 1976 | +28.4% |
| 1980 | +22.1% |
| 1984 | −0.3% |
| 1988 | +8.1% |
| 1992 | +26.5% |
| 1996 | +31.3% |
| 2000 | +25.3% |
| 2004 | +28.2% |
| 2008 | +31.1% |
| 2012 | +35.3% |
| 2016 | +27.3% |
| 2020 | +24.6% |
| 2024 | +15.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 9,817 |
| 2018 | 10,439 |
| 2020 | 10,666 |
| 2022 | 9,614 |
| 2024 | 9,486 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Bamberg County's electorate is roughly 57% Black, anchoring consistent Democratic margins in a state that otherwise leans heavily Republican. Its shrinking population—down nearly 20% since 2000—shapes both its political weight and its policy priorities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 100.0 points in 1920 and a Republican high of 30.5 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 9.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 15.3 points.
A population of 13,042, a 37% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,370 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bolivar County and Marion County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Bamberg County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Bamberg County, South Carolina voted Democratic by 15.3 points (D+15.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 5,694 votes cast, 3,245 went Democratic and 2,376 went Republican.
When did Bamberg County, South Carolina last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Bamberg County, South Carolina voted Republican was 1984.
How many people live in Bamberg County, South Carolina?
Bamberg County, South Carolina has a population of 13,042 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Bamberg County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Bamberg County, South Carolina is $44,370 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Bamberg County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Bamberg County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 26 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.