McCormick County, South Carolina
AkashicMcCormick County, SCTrumpR+17.1
2024 precinct map of McCormick CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for McCormick 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 | 57.9% | 3,565 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 40.8% | 2,513 |
| Cornel WestUnited Citizen | 0.4% | 22 |
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11 precincts · 6,153 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 40.8%Harris2,513 | 57.9%Trump3,565 | 0.4%West22 | 6,153 | ||
| R | 47.2%Biden2,687 | 51.9%Trump2,958 | 0.5%Jorgensen28 | 5,697 | ||
| R | 47.5%Clinton2,479 | 50.8%Trump2,652 | 0.9%Johnson47 | 5,216 | ||
| D | 51.4%Obama2,653 | 47.8%Romney2,467 | 0.8%Johnson40 | 5,160 | ||
| D | 52.7%Obama2,755 | 46.6%McCain2,437 | 0.8%Barr40 | 5,232 | ||
| D | 51.7%Kerry2,648 | 46.8%Bush2,396 | 1.5%Nader78 | 5,122 | ||
| D | 51.8%Gore1,896 | 46.5%Bush1,704 | 1.0%Nader38 | 3,661 | ||
| D | 59.5%Clinton1,858 | 35.4%Dole1,104 | 4.7%Perot148 | 3,123 | ||
| D | 60.5%Clinton1,846 | 29.5%Bush899 | 9.7%Perot295 | 3,052 | ||
| D | 59.1%Dukakis1,722 | 40.2%Bush1,172 | 0.7%Paul20 | 2,914 | ||
| D | 56.0%Mondale1,526 | 43.5%Reagan1,186 | 0.5%Bergland14 | 2,726 | ||
| D | 68.1%Carter1,774 | 30.6%Reagan797 | 1.3%Anderson34 | 2,605 | ||
| D | 73.1%Carter1,774 | 26.4%Ford640 | 0.5%Anderson13 | 2,427 | ||
| R | 39.0%McGovern844 | 60.2%Nixon1,302 | 0.7%Schmitz16 | 2,162 | ||
| D | 44.7%Humphrey988 | 21.1%Nixon466 | 34.2%Wallace757 | 2,211 | ||
| R | 34.7%Johnson498 | 65.3%Goldwater939 | 0.0% | 1,437 | ||
| D | 66.2%Kennedy680 | 33.8%Nixon347 | 0.0% | 1,027 | ||
| D | 55.8%Stevenson485 | 11.7%Eisenhower102 | 32.5%Andrews282 | 869 | ||
| D | 52.0%Stevenson624 | 48.0%Eisenhower577 | 0.0% | 1,201 | ||
| O | 4.0%Truman30 | 0.0%Dewey0 | 96.0%Thurmond713 | 743 | ||
| D | 86.7%Roosevelt307 | 0.3%Dewey1 | 13.0%Thomas46 | 354 | ||
| D | 97.4%Roosevelt419 | 2.6%Willkie11 | 0.0% | 430 | ||
| D | 98.8%Roosevelt656 | 0.0%Landon0 | 1.2%Lemke8 | 664 | ||
| D | 99.1%Roosevelt530 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 0.9%Thomas5 | 535 | ||
| D | 96.7%Smith615 | 3.1%Hoover20 | 0.2%Thomas1 | 636 | ||
| D | 94.4%Davis520 | 2.7%Coolidge15 | 2.9%La Follette16 | 551 | ||
| D | 100.0%Cox557 | 0.0%Harding0 | 0.0% | 557 | ||
| D | 99.7%Wilson637 | 0.0%Hughes0 | 0.3%Benson2 | 639 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +99.7% |
| 1920 | +100.0% |
| 1924 | +91.7% |
| 1928 | +93.6% |
| 1932 | +99.1% |
| 1936 | +98.8% |
| 1940 | +94.9% |
| 1944 | +86.4% |
| 1948 | +4.0% |
| 1952 | +3.9% |
| 1956 | +44.1% |
| 1960 | +32.4% |
| 1964 | −30.7% |
| 1968 | +23.6% |
| 1972 | −21.2% |
| 1976 | +46.7% |
| 1980 | +37.5% |
| 1984 | +12.5% |
| 1988 | +18.9% |
| 1992 | +31.0% |
| 1996 | +24.1% |
| 2000 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | −4.8% |
| 2024 | −17.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,164 |
| 2018 | 7,790 |
| 2020 | 8,380 |
| 2022 | 8,349 |
| 2024 | 8,634 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
McCormick County sits along the Georgia border wrapped around the Savannah River reservoir, with a population under 10,000 that voted Republican by 17 points in 2024 despite a substantial Black residential share that historically kept margins closer.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 100.0 points in 1920 and a Republican high of 30.7 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 12.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 17.1 points.
A population of 9,760, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $55,798 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Twiggs County and Richmond County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did McCormick County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, McCormick County, South Carolina voted Republican by 17.1 points (R+17.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,153 votes cast, 2,513 went Democratic and 3,565 went Republican.
When did McCormick County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which McCormick County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in McCormick County, South Carolina?
McCormick County, South Carolina has a population of 9,760 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in McCormick County, South Carolina?
Median household income in McCormick County, South Carolina is $55,798 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of McCormick County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in McCormick County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 5 went Republican.