Calhoun County, South Carolina
AkashicCalhoun County, SCTrumpR+14.3
2024 precinct map of Calhoun CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Calhoun 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 | 56.5% | 4,474 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 42.2% | 3,339 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 29 |
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12 precincts · 7,914 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.2%Harris3,339 | 56.5%Trump4,474 | 0.4%Oliver29 | 7,914 | ||
| R | 47.1%Biden3,905 | 51.9%Trump4,305 | 0.7%Jorgensen58 | 8,291 | ||
| R | 47.3%Clinton3,573 | 50.2%Trump3,787 | 1.4%Johnson105 | 7,549 | ||
| D | 51.6%Obama4,045 | 47.3%Romney3,707 | 1.0%Johnson82 | 7,834 | ||
| D | 51.3%Obama3,970 | 47.8%McCain3,695 | 0.9%Barr73 | 7,738 | ||
| R | 49.0%Kerry3,393 | 49.8%Bush3,448 | 1.1%Nader78 | 6,919 | ||
| R | 48.1%Gore3,063 | 50.5%Bush3,216 | 0.9%Nader60 | 6,373 | ||
| D | 48.5%Clinton2,716 | 45.0%Dole2,520 | 5.6%Perot316 | 5,598 | ||
| D | 47.9%Clinton2,770 | 41.8%Bush2,418 | 9.8%Perot564 | 5,778 | ||
| R | 45.4%Dukakis2,175 | 54.0%Bush2,585 | 0.6%Paul27 | 4,787 | ||
| R | 45.4%Mondale2,315 | 53.8%Reagan2,742 | 0.7%Bergland37 | 5,094 | ||
| D | 53.0%Carter2,043 | 45.9%Reagan1,767 | 1.1%Anderson43 | 3,853 | ||
| D | 59.3%Carter2,055 | 39.9%Ford1,382 | 0.8%Anderson29 | 3,466 | ||
| R | 37.5%McGovern1,148 | 60.9%Nixon1,867 | 1.6%Schmitz50 | 3,065 | ||
| D | 39.5%Humphrey1,216 | 28.7%Nixon885 | 31.8%Wallace978 | 3,079 | ||
| R | 27.8%Johnson612 | 72.2%Goldwater1,591 | 0.0% | 2,203 | ||
| R | 38.6%Kennedy536 | 61.4%Nixon852 | 0.0% | 1,388 | ||
| O | 28.9%Stevenson341 | 12.4%Eisenhower146 | 58.7%Andrews693 | 1,180 | ||
| R | 25.8%Stevenson384 | 74.2%Eisenhower1,107 | 0.0% | 1,491 | ||
| O | 4.1%Truman36 | 0.5%Dewey4 | 95.5%Thurmond841 | 881 | ||
| D | 87.8%Roosevelt602 | 0.1%Dewey1 | 12.1%Thomas83 | 686 | ||
| D | 99.5%Roosevelt657 | 0.5%Willkie3 | 0.0% | 660 | ||
| D | 99.9%Roosevelt821 | 0.0%Landon0 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 822 | ||
| D | 98.6%Roosevelt694 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 1.4%Thomas10 | 704 | ||
| D | 98.8%Smith577 | 1.2%Hoover7 | 0.0% | 584 | ||
| D | 99.0%Davis593 | 0.8%Coolidge5 | 0.2%La Follette1 | 599 | ||
| D | 93.9%Cox631 | 6.1%Harding41 | 0.0% | 672 | ||
| D | 89.5%Wilson665 | 5.5%Hughes41 | 5.0%Benson37 | 743 | ||
| D | 93.7%Wilson460 | 0.0%Taft0 | 6.3%Roosevelt31 | 491 | ||
| D | 92.3%Bryan669 | 7.4%Taft54 | 0.3%Debs2 | 725 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +84.8% |
| 1912 | +93.7% |
| 1916 | +84.0% |
| 1920 | +87.8% |
| 1924 | +98.2% |
| 1928 | +97.6% |
| 1932 | +98.6% |
| 1936 | +99.9% |
| 1940 | +99.1% |
| 1944 | +87.6% |
| 1948 | +3.6% |
| 1952 | −48.5% |
| 1956 | +16.5% |
| 1960 | −22.8% |
| 1964 | −44.4% |
| 1968 | +10.8% |
| 1972 | −23.5% |
| 1976 | +19.4% |
| 1980 | +7.2% |
| 1984 | −8.4% |
| 1988 | −8.6% |
| 1992 | +6.1% |
| 1996 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | −2.4% |
| 2004 | −0.8% |
| 2008 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | −2.8% |
| 2020 | −4.8% |
| 2024 | −14.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,839 |
| 2018 | 11,435 |
| 2020 | 12,046 |
| 2022 | 11,245 |
| 2024 | 11,405 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Calhoun County's population is roughly half Black, creating a demographic split that makes local and legislative contests more competitive than its R+14 presidential margin suggests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.9 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 48.5 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 9.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.3 points.
A population of 14,182, a 55% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,682 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chickasaw County and Hidalgo County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Calhoun County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Calhoun County, South Carolina voted Republican by 14.3 points (R+14.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,914 votes cast, 3,339 went Democratic and 4,474 went Republican.
When did Calhoun County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Calhoun County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Calhoun County, South Carolina?
Calhoun County, South Carolina has a population of 14,182 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Calhoun County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Calhoun County, South Carolina is $58,682 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Calhoun County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Calhoun County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 11 went Republican.