Hampton County, South Carolina
AkashicHampton County, SCHarrisD+6.4
2024 precinct map of Hampton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Hampton 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 | 52.6% | 4,328 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 46.2% | 3,801 |
| Cornel WestUnited Citizen | 0.6% | 48 |
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18 precincts · 8,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.6%Harris4,328 | 46.2%Trump3,801 | 0.6%West48 | 8,233 | ||
| D | 57.2%Biden5,323 | 42.0%Trump3,906 | 0.5%Jorgensen44 | 9,305 | ||
| D | 58.7%Clinton5,170 | 39.6%Trump3,488 | 0.8%Johnson69 | 8,806 | ||
| D | 63.4%Obama5,834 | 36.0%Romney3,312 | 0.7%Johnson60 | 9,206 | ||
| D | 62.2%Obama5,816 | 36.8%McCain3,439 | 1.0%Barr95 | 9,350 | ||
| D | 60.3%Kerry4,832 | 38.6%Bush3,097 | 1.1%Nader87 | 8,016 | ||
| D | 63.1%Gore4,896 | 36.1%Bush2,798 | 0.5%Nader39 | 7,759 | ||
| D | 66.0%Clinton4,828 | 28.9%Dole2,111 | 4.7%Perot344 | 7,317 | ||
| D | 58.9%Clinton4,332 | 32.6%Bush2,402 | 7.7%Perot564 | 7,361 | ||
| D | 54.5%Dukakis3,435 | 44.8%Bush2,826 | 0.7%Paul45 | 6,306 | ||
| D | 51.7%Mondale3,736 | 47.9%Reagan3,464 | 0.4%Bergland28 | 7,228 | ||
| D | 65.6%Carter4,329 | 33.6%Reagan2,217 | 0.9%Anderson57 | 6,603 | ||
| D | 68.6%Carter3,923 | 31.0%Ford1,773 | 0.5%Anderson26 | 5,722 | ||
| R | 41.5%McGovern2,086 | 57.6%Nixon2,891 | 0.9%Schmitz46 | 5,023 | ||
| D | 40.3%Humphrey2,107 | 32.0%Nixon1,671 | 27.8%Wallace1,452 | 5,230 | ||
| R | 38.9%Johnson1,439 | 61.1%Goldwater2,259 | 0.0% | 3,698 | ||
| R | 37.4%Kennedy790 | 62.6%Nixon1,322 | 0.0% | 2,112 | ||
| O | 27.4%Stevenson564 | 17.5%Eisenhower359 | 55.1%Andrews1,133 | 2,056 | ||
| R | 32.5%Stevenson787 | 67.5%Eisenhower1,633 | 0.0% | 2,420 | ||
| O | 5.0%Truman81 | 0.6%Dewey10 | 94.4%Thurmond1,531 | 1,622 | ||
| D | 67.6%Roosevelt575 | 0.4%Dewey3 | 32.0%Thomas272 | 850 | ||
| D | 98.0%Roosevelt1,198 | 2.0%Willkie24 | 0.0% | 1,222 | ||
| D | 99.4%Roosevelt1,253 | 0.0%Landon0 | 0.6%Lemke8 | 1,261 | ||
| D | 99.0%Roosevelt1,782 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 1.0%Thomas18 | 1,800 | ||
| D | 98.3%Smith1,098 | 1.7%Hoover19 | 0.0% | 1,117 | ||
| D | 99.1%Davis730 | 0.4%Coolidge3 | 0.5%La Follette4 | 737 | ||
| D | 100.0%Cox623 | 0.0%Harding0 | 0.0% | 623 | ||
| D | 100.0%Wilson852 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 0.0% | 852 | ||
| D | 100.0%Wilson631 | 0.0%Taft0 | 0.0% | 631 | ||
| D | 100.0%Bryan1,138 | 0.0%Taft0 | 0.0% | 1,138 | ||
| D | 100.0%Parker1,079 | 0.0%Roosevelt0 | 0.0% | 1,079 | ||
| D | 99.9%Bryan936 | 0.1%McKinley1 | 0.0% | 937 | ||
| D | 97.7%Bryan1,072 | 2.3%McKinley25 | 0.0% | 1,097 | ||
| D | 81.2%Cleveland1,097 | 18.8%Harrison254 | 0.0% | 1,351 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +62.4% |
| 1896 | +95.4% |
| 1900 | +99.8% |
| 1904 | +100.0% |
| 1908 | +100.0% |
| 1912 | +100.0% |
| 1916 | +100.0% |
| 1920 | +100.0% |
| 1924 | +98.6% |
| 1928 | +96.6% |
| 1932 | +99.0% |
| 1936 | +99.4% |
| 1940 | +96.1% |
| 1944 | +67.3% |
| 1948 | +4.4% |
| 1952 | −35.0% |
| 1956 | +10.0% |
| 1960 | −25.2% |
| 1964 | −22.2% |
| 1968 | +8.3% |
| 1972 | −16.0% |
| 1976 | +37.6% |
| 1980 | +32.0% |
| 1984 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | +9.7% |
| 1992 | +26.2% |
| 1996 | +37.1% |
| 2000 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | +21.6% |
| 2008 | +25.4% |
| 2012 | +27.4% |
| 2016 | +19.1% |
| 2020 | +15.2% |
| 2024 | +6.4% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,021 |
| 2018 | 14,109 |
| 2020 | 14,536 |
| 2022 | 13,265 |
| 2024 | 12,977 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Hampton County's small-town, majority-Black electorate has kept it in the Democratic column even as rural South Carolina has shifted sharply rightward, making its D+6.4 margin in 2024 a notable holdout in a sea of red.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 100.0 points in 1904 and a Republican high of 35.0 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.4 points.
A population of 18,254, a 41% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,711 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Phillips County and Marlboro County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Hampton County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Hampton County, South Carolina voted Democratic by 6.4 points (D+6.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 8,233 votes cast, 4,328 went Democratic and 3,801 went Republican.
When did Hampton County, South Carolina last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Hampton County, South Carolina voted Republican was 1972.
How many people live in Hampton County, South Carolina?
Hampton County, South Carolina has a population of 18,254 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Hampton County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Hampton County, South Carolina is $44,711 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Hampton County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Hampton County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 28 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.