Berkeley County, South Carolina
AkashicBerkeley County, SCTrumpR+16.3
2024 precinct map of Berkeley CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Berkeley 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 | 57.4% | 64,777 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 41.1% | 46,416 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 615 |
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94 precincts · 112,834 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 | 41.1%Harris46,416 | 57.4%Trump64,777 | 0.5%Oliver615 | 112,834 | ||
| R | 43.3%Biden45,223 | 54.9%Trump57,397 | 1.4%Jorgensen1,485 | 104,458 | ||
| R | 38.6%Clinton30,705 | 56.1%Trump44,587 | 3.1%Johnson2,470 | 79,517 | ||
| R | 41.9%Obama28,542 | 56.4%Romney38,475 | 1.7%Johnson1,178 | 68,195 | ||
| R | 42.8%Obama27,755 | 55.9%McCain36,205 | 1.3%Barr821 | 64,781 | ||
| R | 38.0%Kerry20,142 | 60.6%Bush32,104 | 1.3%Nader691 | 52,937 | ||
| R | 40.9%Gore17,707 | 57.2%Bush24,796 | 1.1%Nader464 | 43,316 | ||
| R | 40.2%Clinton13,358 | 53.2%Dole17,691 | 5.8%Perot1,922 | 33,242 | ||
| R | 35.3%Clinton12,533 | 50.9%Bush18,048 | 13.1%Perot4,632 | 35,479 | ||
| R | 35.4%Dukakis9,312 | 63.8%Bush16,779 | 0.8%Paul206 | 26,297 | ||
| R | 30.1%Mondale7,380 | 69.2%Reagan16,972 | 0.6%Bergland159 | 24,511 | ||
| R | 42.7%Carter9,850 | 55.6%Reagan12,830 | 1.7%Anderson384 | 23,064 | ||
| D | 58.0%Carter9,741 | 41.6%Ford6,981 | 0.4%Anderson59 | 16,781 | ||
| R | 32.1%McGovern4,497 | 66.7%Nixon9,345 | 1.3%Schmitz177 | 14,019 | ||
| D | 36.6%Humphrey5,089 | 28.9%Nixon4,021 | 34.5%Wallace4,808 | 13,918 | ||
| R | 36.7%Johnson3,537 | 63.3%Goldwater6,100 | 0.0% | 9,637 | ||
| D | 51.2%Kennedy2,542 | 48.8%Nixon2,422 | 0.0% | 4,964 | ||
| O | 24.1%Stevenson902 | 28.2%Eisenhower1,055 | 47.6%Andrews1,779 | 3,736 | ||
| R | 40.8%Stevenson1,708 | 59.2%Eisenhower2,482 | 0.0% | 4,190 | ||
| O | 16.8%Truman323 | 3.0%Dewey58 | 80.1%Thurmond1,538 | 1,919 | ||
| D | 72.8%Roosevelt521 | 4.5%Dewey32 | 22.8%Thomas163 | 716 | ||
| D | 84.3%Roosevelt490 | 15.7%Willkie91 | 0.0% | 581 | ||
| D | 98.9%Roosevelt690 | 0.0%Landon0 | 1.1%Lemke8 | 698 | ||
| D | 97.7%Roosevelt941 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 2.3%Thomas22 | 963 | ||
| D | 86.8%Smith276 | 13.2%Hoover42 | 0.0% | 318 | ||
| D | 95.1%Davis501 | 4.9%Coolidge26 | 0.0% | 527 | ||
| D | 95.8%Cox548 | 4.2%Harding24 | 0.0% | 572 | ||
| D | 98.7%Wilson457 | 1.3%Hughes6 | 0.0% | 463 | ||
| D | 94.7%Wilson323 | 0.0%Taft0 | 5.3%Roosevelt18 | 341 | ||
| D | 72.2%Bryan609 | 27.8%Taft235 | 0.0% | 844 | ||
| D | 85.3%Parker665 | 14.7%Roosevelt115 | 0.0% | 780 | ||
| D | 80.8%Bryan472 | 19.2%McKinley112 | 0.0% | 584 | ||
| D | 72.8%Bryan513 | 26.0%McKinley183 | 1.3%Palmer9 | 705 | ||
| R | 46.3%Cleveland1,037 | 52.3%Harrison1,171 | 1.4%Weaver31 | 2,239 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −6.0% |
| 1896 | +46.8% |
| 1900 | +61.6% |
| 1904 | +70.5% |
| 1908 | +44.3% |
| 1912 | +94.7% |
| 1916 | +97.4% |
| 1920 | +91.6% |
| 1924 | +90.1% |
| 1928 | +73.6% |
| 1932 | +97.7% |
| 1936 | +98.9% |
| 1940 | +68.7% |
| 1944 | +68.3% |
| 1948 | +13.8% |
| 1952 | −18.5% |
| 1956 | −4.1% |
| 1960 | +2.4% |
| 1964 | −26.6% |
| 1968 | +7.7% |
| 1972 | −34.6% |
| 1976 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | −12.9% |
| 1984 | −39.1% |
| 1988 | −28.4% |
| 1992 | −15.5% |
| 1996 | −13.0% |
| 2000 | −16.4% |
| 2004 | −22.6% |
| 2008 | −13.0% |
| 2012 | −14.6% |
| 2016 | −17.5% |
| 2020 | −11.7% |
| 2024 | −16.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 119,259 |
| 2018 | 138,353 |
| 2020 | 156,504 |
| 2022 | 159,894 |
| 2024 | 170,988 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Berkeley County's population has roughly doubled since 2000, driven by spillover growth from the Charleston metro and the economic gravity of Joint Base Charleston — a combination that has kept its presidential margins consistently Republican despite rapid demographic change.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 98.9 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 39.1 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.3 points.
A population of 246,802, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,358 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Escambia County and Greene County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Berkeley County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Berkeley County, South Carolina voted Republican by 16.3 points (R+16.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 112,834 votes cast, 46,416 went Democratic and 64,777 went Republican.
When did Berkeley County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Berkeley County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Berkeley County, South Carolina has a population of 246,802 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Berkeley County, South Carolina is $84,358 — above the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Berkeley County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Berkeley County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 16 went Republican.