Darlington County, South Carolina
AkashicDarlington County, SCTrumpR+13.3
2024 precinct map of Darlington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Darlington 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 | 56.1% | 17,017 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 42.8% | 12,977 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.3% | 101 |
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32 precincts · 30,331 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 | 42.8%Harris12,977 | 56.1%Trump17,017 | 0.3%Oliver101 | 30,331 | ||
| R | 47.0%Biden15,220 | 51.9%Trump16,832 | 0.8%Jorgensen260 | 32,417 | ||
| R | 46.8%Clinton13,888 | 50.5%Trump14,989 | 1.3%Johnson385 | 29,674 | ||
| D | 51.3%Obama15,457 | 47.9%Romney14,434 | 0.9%Johnson259 | 30,150 | ||
| R | 49.4%Obama14,505 | 49.6%McCain14,544 | 1.0%Barr285 | 29,334 | ||
| R | 46.5%Kerry11,829 | 52.7%Bush13,416 | 0.8%Nader209 | 25,454 | ||
| R | 46.9%Gore10,253 | 51.6%Bush11,290 | 0.8%Nader166 | 21,863 | ||
| D | 49.2%Clinton8,943 | 45.2%Dole8,220 | 4.9%Perot898 | 18,194 | ||
| D | 44.9%Clinton9,090 | 44.0%Bush8,912 | 9.2%Perot1,863 | 20,253 | ||
| R | 42.7%Dukakis7,625 | 55.2%Bush9,854 | 2.0%Paul364 | 17,843 | ||
| R | 39.4%Mondale7,456 | 58.7%Reagan11,100 | 1.9%Bergland354 | 18,910 | ||
| D | 49.6%Carter8,489 | 48.4%Reagan8,289 | 2.1%Anderson353 | 17,131 | ||
| D | 60.2%Carter10,165 | 39.5%Ford6,678 | 0.3%Anderson54 | 16,897 | ||
| R | 27.0%McGovern4,414 | 72.0%Nixon11,756 | 0.9%Schmitz149 | 16,319 | ||
| O | 27.2%Humphrey3,803 | 35.4%Nixon4,947 | 37.4%Wallace5,231 | 13,981 | ||
| R | 42.7%Johnson5,010 | 57.3%Goldwater6,717 | 0.0% | 11,727 | ||
| D | 57.2%Kennedy4,668 | 42.8%Nixon3,494 | 0.0% | 8,162 | ||
| D | 40.9%Stevenson2,908 | 22.5%Eisenhower1,597 | 36.6%Andrews2,603 | 7,108 | ||
| D | 62.3%Stevenson5,718 | 37.7%Eisenhower3,463 | 0.0% | 9,181 | ||
| O | 26.3%Truman726 | 3.8%Dewey104 | 69.9%Thurmond1,930 | 2,760 | ||
| D | 91.4%Roosevelt1,808 | 2.3%Dewey46 | 6.3%Thomas124 | 1,978 | ||
| D | 95.9%Roosevelt1,395 | 4.1%Willkie60 | 0.0% | 1,455 | ||
| D | 99.4%Roosevelt1,995 | 0.0%Landon0 | 0.6%Lemke12 | 2,007 | ||
| D | 97.8%Roosevelt1,409 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 2.2%Thomas32 | 1,441 | ||
| D | 95.9%Smith1,135 | 4.1%Hoover48 | 0.0% | 1,183 | ||
| D | 99.0%Davis956 | 0.3%Coolidge3 | 0.7%La Follette7 | 966 | ||
| D | 98.6%Cox1,262 | 1.4%Harding18 | 0.0% | 1,280 | ||
| D | 99.5%Wilson1,462 | 0.3%Hughes5 | 0.2%Benson3 | 1,470 | ||
| D | 99.8%Wilson883 | 0.0%Taft0 | 0.2%Roosevelt2 | 885 | ||
| D | 98.4%Bryan1,279 | 1.6%Taft21 | 0.0% | 1,300 | ||
| D | 97.2%Parker1,464 | 2.8%Roosevelt42 | 0.0% | 1,506 | ||
| D | 93.7%Bryan1,230 | 6.3%McKinley83 | 0.0% | 1,313 | ||
| D | 88.0%Bryan1,625 | 10.9%McKinley201 | 1.1%Palmer21 | 1,847 | ||
| D | 93.5%Cleveland1,810 | 5.3%Harrison102 | 1.2%Weaver24 | 1,936 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +88.2% |
| 1896 | +77.1% |
| 1900 | +87.4% |
| 1904 | +94.4% |
| 1908 | +96.8% |
| 1912 | +99.8% |
| 1916 | +99.1% |
| 1920 | +97.2% |
| 1924 | +98.7% |
| 1928 | +91.9% |
| 1932 | +97.8% |
| 1936 | +99.4% |
| 1940 | +91.8% |
| 1944 | +89.1% |
| 1948 | +22.5% |
| 1952 | +24.6% |
| 1956 | +18.4% |
| 1960 | +14.4% |
| 1964 | −14.6% |
| 1968 | −8.2% |
| 1972 | −45.0% |
| 1976 | +20.6% |
| 1980 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | −19.3% |
| 1988 | −12.5% |
| 1992 | +0.9% |
| 1996 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | −4.7% |
| 2004 | −6.2% |
| 2008 | −0.1% |
| 2012 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | −3.7% |
| 2020 | −5.0% |
| 2024 | −13.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 44,433 |
| 2018 | 47,407 |
| 2020 | 49,651 |
| 2022 | 45,538 |
| 2024 | 46,113 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Darlington County's rural Pee Dee economy, long anchored by tobacco and textile industries, has shifted its presidential margins rightward by double digits over two decades, even as its population holds a substantial Black voting-age share above 40%.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.8 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 45.0 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.3 points.
A population of 62,558, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,581 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 Darlington County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Darlington County, South Carolina voted Republican by 13.3 points (R+13.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 30,331 votes cast, 12,977 went Democratic and 17,017 went Republican.
When did Darlington County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Darlington County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in Darlington County, South Carolina?
Darlington County, South Carolina has a population of 62,558 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Darlington County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Darlington County, South Carolina is $48,581 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Darlington County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Darlington County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 10 went Republican.