Kershaw County, South Carolina
AkashicKershaw County, SCTrumpR+28.2
2024 precinct map of Kershaw CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Kershaw 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 | 63.5% | 21,289 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 35.3% | 11,826 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.4% | 134 |
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32 precincts · 33,533 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 | 35.3%Harris11,826 | 63.5%Trump21,289 | 0.4%Oliver134 | 33,533 | ||
| R | 37.8%Biden12,699 | 60.9%Trump20,471 | 1.0%Jorgensen344 | 33,629 | ||
| R | 35.6%Clinton10,330 | 60.5%Trump17,542 | 1.9%Johnson560 | 28,995 | ||
| R | 40.3%Obama11,259 | 58.4%Romney16,324 | 1.3%Johnson363 | 27,946 | ||
| R | 40.1%Obama11,226 | 58.8%McCain16,466 | 1.0%Barr293 | 27,985 | ||
| R | 37.2%Kerry8,515 | 61.8%Bush14,160 | 1.0%Nader240 | 22,915 | ||
| R | 37.7%Gore7,428 | 60.5%Bush11,911 | 1.1%Nader211 | 19,677 | ||
| R | 41.4%Clinton6,764 | 52.1%Dole8,513 | 6.1%Perot996 | 16,354 | ||
| R | 38.1%Clinton6,585 | 49.1%Bush8,499 | 12.4%Perot2,150 | 17,301 | ||
| R | 33.4%Dukakis4,494 | 65.9%Bush8,877 | 0.8%Paul102 | 13,473 | ||
| R | 32.7%Mondale4,323 | 66.7%Reagan8,822 | 0.6%Bergland81 | 13,226 | ||
| R | 42.6%Carter5,103 | 55.6%Reagan6,652 | 1.8%Anderson219 | 11,974 | ||
| D | 50.1%Carter6,211 | 49.4%Ford6,126 | 0.5%Anderson65 | 12,402 | ||
| R | 23.6%McGovern2,531 | 74.8%Nixon8,035 | 1.7%Schmitz178 | 10,744 | ||
| R | 24.0%Humphrey2,539 | 38.6%Nixon4,079 | 37.4%Wallace3,960 | 10,578 | ||
| R | 36.1%Johnson3,168 | 63.9%Goldwater5,617 | 0.0% | 8,785 | ||
| R | 47.8%Kennedy3,178 | 52.2%Nixon3,465 | 0.0% | 6,643 | ||
| O | 34.8%Stevenson1,875 | 28.2%Eisenhower1,518 | 37.0%Andrews1,996 | 5,389 | ||
| R | 41.1%Stevenson2,052 | 58.9%Eisenhower2,935 | 0.0% | 4,987 | ||
| O | 15.4%Truman302 | 2.5%Dewey49 | 82.1%Thurmond1,615 | 1,966 | ||
| D | 95.0%Roosevelt1,872 | 1.1%Dewey21 | 4.0%Thomas78 | 1,971 | ||
| D | 98.3%Roosevelt1,174 | 1.7%Willkie20 | 0.0% | 1,194 | ||
| D | 98.6%Roosevelt1,400 | 0.0%Landon0 | 1.4%Lemke20 | 1,420 | ||
| D | 99.2%Roosevelt1,051 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 0.8%Thomas8 | 1,059 | ||
| D | 98.9%Smith1,274 | 1.1%Hoover14 | 0.0% | 1,288 | ||
| D | 99.9%Davis733 | 0.1%Coolidge1 | 0.0% | 734 | ||
| D | 96.5%Cox1,156 | 3.5%Harding42 | 0.0% | 1,198 | ||
| D | 97.9%Wilson989 | 1.4%Hughes14 | 0.7%Benson7 | 1,010 | ||
| D | 95.7%Wilson708 | 0.0%Taft0 | 4.3%Roosevelt32 | 740 | ||
| D | 95.2%Bryan922 | 4.6%Taft45 | 0.1%Debs1 | 968 | ||
| D | 97.1%Parker850 | 2.9%Roosevelt25 | 0.0% | 875 | ||
| D | 95.5%Bryan910 | 4.5%McKinley43 | 0.0% | 953 | ||
| D | 89.4%Bryan1,191 | 10.4%McKinley139 | 0.2%Palmer2 | 1,332 | ||
| D | 75.2%Cleveland1,107 | 24.3%Harrison358 | 0.5%Weaver8 | 1,473 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +50.8% |
| 1896 | +79.0% |
| 1900 | +91.0% |
| 1904 | +94.3% |
| 1908 | +90.6% |
| 1912 | +95.7% |
| 1916 | +96.5% |
| 1920 | +93.0% |
| 1924 | +99.7% |
| 1928 | +97.8% |
| 1932 | +99.2% |
| 1936 | +98.6% |
| 1940 | +96.6% |
| 1944 | +93.9% |
| 1948 | +12.9% |
| 1952 | −17.7% |
| 1956 | +6.6% |
| 1960 | −4.3% |
| 1964 | −27.9% |
| 1968 | −14.6% |
| 1972 | −51.2% |
| 1976 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | −12.9% |
| 1984 | −34.0% |
| 1988 | −32.5% |
| 1992 | −11.1% |
| 1996 | −10.7% |
| 2000 | −22.8% |
| 2004 | −24.6% |
| 2008 | −18.7% |
| 2012 | −18.1% |
| 2016 | −24.9% |
| 2020 | −23.1% |
| 2024 | −28.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 41,765 |
| 2018 | 46,126 |
| 2020 | 49,281 |
| 2022 | 46,722 |
| 2024 | 47,741 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Kershaw County sits along the I-20 corridor northeast of Columbia, blending small-city Camden with rural townships. Its Republican presidential margins have widened steadily since 2012, now exceeding 28 points despite modest population growth.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.7 points in 1924 and a Republican high of 51.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 28.2 points.
A population of 68,314, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,231 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Middlesex County and Bulloch County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Kershaw County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kershaw County, South Carolina voted Republican by 28.2 points (R+28.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 33,533 votes cast, 11,826 went Democratic and 21,289 went Republican.
When did Kershaw County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kershaw County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Kershaw County, South Carolina has a population of 68,314 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Kershaw County, South Carolina is $68,231 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Kershaw County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kershaw County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 15 went Democratic and 17 went Republican.