HarrisDemocratic29.0%8,769TrumpRepublican69.9%21,110WestUnited Citizen0.3%91
R+40.8- Lead
- 12,341
- Total
- 30,213
- vs nation
- R+39.4
- Turnout
- 58.4%
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
2024 turnout 58.4% of 51,973 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic33.3%10,159TrumpRepublican65.6%20,004JorgensenLibertarian0.8%238
R+32.3- Lead
- 9,845
- Total
- 30,488
- vs nation
- R+36.7
- Turnout
- 59.8%
ClintonDemocratic33.5%8,889TrumpRepublican63.3%16,816JohnsonLibertarian1.4%373
R+29.8- Lead
- 7,927
- Total
- 26,566
- vs nation
- R+31.9
- Turnout
- 53.6%
ObamaDemocratic40.6%10,318RomneyRepublican58.0%14,746OtherAll other candidates1.4%352
R+17.4- Lead
- 4,428
- Total
- 25,416
- vs nation
- R+21.3
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic40.2%10,578McCainRepublican58.3%15,334OtherAll other candidates1.4%370
R+18.1- Lead
- 4,756
- Total
- 26,282
- vs nation
- R+25.4
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic38.6%9,205BushRepublican60.7%14,466OtherAll other candidates0.7%158
R+22.1- Lead
- 5,261
- Total
- 23,829
- vs nation
- R+19.6
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic38.8%7,920BushRepublican59.3%12,102NaderGreen1.0%213
R+20.5- Lead
- 4,182
- Total
- 20,410
- vs nation
- R+21.0
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic42.6%7,055DoleRepublican48.7%8,057PerotReform8.1%1,341
R+6.1- Lead
- 1,002
- Total
- 16,547
- vs nation
- R+14.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+40.8MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 68,6662024 5-year
- Median household income
- $57,6232024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 65.8%2024 5-year
- Black
- 22.9%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+99.6 in 1936MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+50.2 in 1972MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Talladega County, AL · twin score 90.2
Midterm durability
Total general-election participants divided by same-year citizen voting-age population. These are total ballots or participating voters—not presidential candidate votes.
- 2024 total turnout
- 58.4%30,367 participants ÷ 51,973 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +20.9 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off versus state
- -0.7 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026 scenario
- 37.6%–41.5%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
| Election | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Presidential | 26,962 | 50,290 | 53.6% | A/A |
| 2018 · Midterm | 20,693 | 50,913 | 40.6% | A/A |
| 2020 · Presidential | 30,648 | 51,218 | 59.8% | A/A |
| 2022 · Midterm | 20,000 | 51,316 | 39.0% | A/A |
| 2024 · Presidential | 30,367 | 51,973 | 58.4% | A/A |
Sources and methods
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
Precinct data
Results by precinct
33 precincts · 30,213 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -JonesJones | 885 | 1,588 | 30 | 2,503 | 35.4% | 63.4% | R+28.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Hickory TavernHickory Tavern | 276 | 1,587 | 17 | 1,880 | 14.7% | 84.4% | R+69.7 |
| Precinct -CooksCooks | 332 | 970 | 19 | 1,321 | 25.1% | 73.4% | R+48.3 |
| Precinct -Cross HillCross Hill | 378 | 910 | 10 | 1,298 | 29.1% | 70.1% | R+41.0 |
| Precinct -WaterlooWaterloo | 370 | 916 | 11 | 1,297 | 28.5% | 70.6% | R+42.1 |
| Precinct -GreenpondGreenpond | 219 | 1,043 | 9 | 1,271 | 17.2% | 82.1% | R+64.8 |
| Precinct -JoannaJoanna | 229 | 951 | 13 | 1,193 | 19.2% | 79.7% | R+60.5 |
| Precinct -Clinton 3Clinton 3 | 297 | 848 | 9 | 1,154 | 25.7% | 73.5% | R+47.7 |
| Precinct -Laurens 5Laurens 5 | 416 | 681 | 19 | 1,116 | 37.3% | 61.0% | R+23.7 |
| Precinct -Trinity RidgeTrinity Ridge | 344 | 734 | 7 | 1,085 | 31.7% | 67.6% | R+35.9 |
| Precinct -YoungsYoungs | 159 | 799 | 5 | 963 | 16.5% | 83.0% | R+66.5 |
| Precinct -Gray CourtGray Court | 295 | 645 | 13 | 953 | 31.0% | 67.7% | R+36.7 |
| Precinct -Long BranchLong Branch | 156 | 778 | 11 | 945 | 16.5% | 82.3% | R+65.8 |
| Precinct -Clinton 2Clinton 2 | 381 | 506 | 18 | 905 | 42.1% | 55.9% | R+13.8 |
| Precinct -MaddensMaddens | 212 | 684 | 7 | 903 | 23.5% | 75.7% | R+52.3 |
| Precinct -Laurens 6Laurens 6 | 258 | 632 | 9 | 899 | 28.7% | 70.3% | R+41.6 |
| Precinct -Clinton 1Clinton 1 | 333 | 548 | 9 | 890 | 37.4% | 61.6% | R+24.2 |
| Precinct -WattsvilleWattsville | 219 | 619 | 10 | 848 | 25.8% | 73.0% | R+47.2 |
| Precinct -Mount OliveMount Olive | 91 | 732 | 10 | 833 | 10.9% | 87.9% | R+77.0 |
| Precinct -Lydia MillLydia Mill | 425 | 362 | 7 | 794 | 53.5% | 45.6% | D+7.9 |
| Precinct -BaileyBailey | 240 | 526 | 13 | 779 | 30.8% | 67.5% | R+36.7 |
| Precinct -Barksdale-NarnieBarksdale-Narnie | 201 | 550 | 10 | 761 | 26.4% | 72.3% | R+45.9 |
| Precinct -Ora-LanfordOra-Lanford | 216 | 489 | 5 | 710 | 30.4% | 68.9% | R+38.5 |
| Precinct -Clinton MillClinton Mill | 422 | 269 | 12 | 703 | 60.0% | 38.3% | D+21.8 |
| Precinct -Brewerton-PrincetonBrewerton-Princeton | 47 | 536 | 2 | 585 | 8.0% | 91.6% | R+83.6 |
| Precinct -OwingsOwings | 139 | 413 | 8 | 560 | 24.8% | 73.8% | R+48.9 |
| Precinct -Martins-Poplar SpringsMartins-Poplar Springs | 80 | 459 | 8 | 547 | 14.6% | 83.9% | R+69.3 |
| Precinct -EkomEkom | 75 | 438 | 2 | 515 | 14.6% | 85.0% | R+70.5 |
| Precinct -Laurens 3Laurens 3 | 236 | 244 | 8 | 488 | 48.4% | 50.0% | R+1.6 |
| Precinct -Laurens 4Laurens 4 | 319 | 120 | 10 | 449 | 71.0% | 26.7% | D+44.3 |
| Precinct -MountvilleMountville | 139 | 302 | 4 | 445 | 31.2% | 67.9% | R+36.6 |
| Precinct -Laurens 1Laurens 1 | 223 | 162 | 5 | 390 | 57.2% | 41.5% | D+15.6 |
| Precinct -Laurens 2Laurens 2 | 157 | 69 | 4 | 230 | 68.3% | 30.0% | D+38.3 |
presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +81.8% |
| 1896 | +89.2% |
| 1900 | +96.2% |
| 1904 | +94.5% |
| 1908 | +94.5% |
| 1912 | +98.5% |
| 1916 | +97.9% |
| 1920 | +97.0% |
| 1924 | +99.2% |
| 1928 | +95.5% |
| 1932 | +99.4% |
| 1936 | +99.6% |
| 1940 | +97.1% |
| 1944 | +91.6% |
| 1948 | +16.9% |
| 1952 | +4.2% |
| 1956 | +35.3% |
| 1960 | +15.9% |
| 1964 | −7.6% |
| 1968 | −14.8% |
| 1972 | −50.2% |
| 1976 | +16.7% |
| 1980 | +12.9% |
| 1984 | −29.3% |
| 1988 | −24.2% |
| 1992 | −9.9% |
| 1996 | −6.1% |
| 2000 | −20.5% |
| 2004 | −22.1% |
| 2008 | −18.1% |
| 2012 | −17.4% |
| 2016 | −29.8% |
| 2020 | −32.3% |
| 2024 | −40.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 39,809 |
| 2018 | 42,976 |
| 2020 | 46,560 |
| 2022 | 43,502 |
| 2024 | 45,596 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+1,567 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net +6,191 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $54,164 in average income, against $56,419 for residents who stayed — 4% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+26.1 on average — 15 points more Democratic-leaning than Laurens County, SC itself (R+40.8).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Greenville County, SC706R+22.2
- Spartanburg County, SC186R+33.6
- Greenwood County, SC117R+29.0
- Anderson County, SC84R+47.4
- Newberry County, SC52R+34.3
- Lexington County, SC34R+33.5
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Greenville County, SC502
- Spartanburg County, SC167
- Greenwood County, SC129
- Anderson County, SC79
- Newberry County, SC44
- Pickens County, SC32
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −150 |
| 2012 | −236 |
| 2013 | +59 |
| 2014 | +306 |
| 2015 | +23 |
| 2016 | +165 |
| 2017 | +273 |
| 2018 | +95 |
| 2019 | +621 |
| 2021 | +536 |
| 2022 | +450 |
| 2023 | +1,107 |
| 2024 | +1,375 |
| 2025 | +1,567 |
Laurens County sits in South Carolina's Upstate Piedmont, where a predominantly rural, textile-era economy has given way to manufacturing and agriculture. Its R+40.9 margin in 2024 reflects a long-running shift away from the competitive statewide races it once hosted.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.6 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 50.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 40.8 points.
A population of 68,666, a 66% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $57,623 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Talladega County and Monroe County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Talladega County
Alabama
90.2twin score
% Evangelical% Catholic% Black
Monroe County
Mississippi
88.8twin score
% Evangelical% Catholic% Black
Elbert County
Georgia
88.3twin score
% Evangelical12-yr trend% Black
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Frequently asked questions
How did Laurens County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Laurens County, South Carolina voted Republican by 40.8 points (R+40.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 30,213 votes cast, 8,769 went Democratic and 21,110 went Republican.
When did Laurens County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Laurens County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Laurens County, South Carolina?
Laurens County, South Carolina has a population of 68,666 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Laurens County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Laurens County, South Carolina is $57,623 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Laurens County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Laurens County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.