Oconee County, South Carolina
AkashicOconee County, SCTrumpR+51.5
2024 precinct map of Oconee CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Oconee 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 | 75.2% | 31,772 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 23.6% | 9,987 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.5% | 192 |
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31 precincts · 42,264 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 | 23.6%Harris9,987 | 75.2%Trump31,772 | 0.5%Oliver192 | 42,264 | ||
| R | 25.6%Biden10,414 | 73.0%Trump29,698 | 1.1%Jorgensen443 | 40,668 | ||
| R | 23.8%Clinton7,998 | 71.9%Trump24,178 | 2.2%Johnson725 | 33,635 | ||
| R | 27.9%Obama8,550 | 70.5%Romney21,611 | 1.6%Johnson505 | 30,666 | ||
| R | 30.5%Obama9,481 | 68.0%McCain21,164 | 1.6%Barr487 | 31,132 | ||
| R | 30.5%Kerry8,395 | 68.3%Bush18,811 | 1.2%Nader326 | 27,532 | ||
| R | 32.1%Gore7,571 | 65.2%Bush15,364 | 1.9%Nader451 | 23,575 | ||
| R | 37.1%Clinton7,398 | 52.6%Dole10,503 | 9.8%Perot1,961 | 19,952 | ||
| R | 32.3%Clinton6,617 | 50.7%Bush10,379 | 16.6%Perot3,405 | 20,479 | ||
| R | 29.5%Dukakis4,299 | 69.8%Bush10,184 | 0.7%Paul102 | 14,585 | ||
| R | 27.7%Mondale3,333 | 71.6%Reagan8,625 | 0.7%Bergland86 | 12,044 | ||
| D | 56.5%Carter7,677 | 41.6%Reagan5,651 | 1.9%Anderson263 | 13,591 | ||
| D | 68.6%Carter8,447 | 30.9%Ford3,805 | 0.5%Anderson60 | 12,312 | ||
| R | 19.9%McGovern1,740 | 78.2%Nixon6,824 | 1.9%Schmitz164 | 8,728 | ||
| O | 21.4%Humphrey2,009 | 27.9%Nixon2,618 | 50.6%Wallace4,742 | 9,369 | ||
| D | 67.2%Johnson5,560 | 32.8%Goldwater2,712 | 0.0% | 8,272 | ||
| D | 69.6%Kennedy4,328 | 30.4%Nixon1,886 | 0.0% | 6,214 | ||
| D | 73.2%Stevenson3,510 | 19.0%Eisenhower911 | 7.8%Andrews376 | 4,797 | ||
| D | 66.5%Stevenson3,230 | 33.5%Eisenhower1,624 | 0.0% | 4,854 | ||
| O | 34.0%Truman666 | 6.9%Dewey135 | 59.1%Thurmond1,156 | 1,957 | ||
| D | 87.9%Roosevelt1,316 | 7.1%Dewey106 | 5.1%Thomas76 | 1,498 | ||
| D | 91.8%Roosevelt1,593 | 8.2%Willkie143 | 0.0% | 1,736 | ||
| D | 97.5%Roosevelt2,057 | 0.0%Landon0 | 2.5%Lemke53 | 2,110 | ||
| D | 99.2%Roosevelt1,803 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 0.8%Thomas15 | 1,818 | ||
| D | 94.6%Smith1,263 | 5.2%Hoover70 | 0.1%Thomas2 | 1,335 | ||
| D | 96.3%Davis989 | 0.5%Coolidge5 | 3.2%La Follette33 | 1,027 | ||
| D | 94.7%Cox1,249 | 5.3%Harding70 | 0.0% | 1,319 | ||
| D | 93.5%Wilson885 | 6.2%Hughes59 | 0.3%Benson3 | 947 | ||
| D | 85.7%Wilson760 | 0.0%Taft0 | 14.3%Roosevelt127 | 887 | ||
| D | 86.6%Bryan1,126 | 13.2%Taft172 | 0.2%Debs2 | 1,300 | ||
| D | 92.1%Parker720 | 7.9%Roosevelt62 | 0.0% | 782 | ||
| D | 92.7%Bryan873 | 7.3%McKinley69 | 0.0% | 942 | ||
| D | 87.5%Bryan1,392 | 12.5%McKinley199 | 0.0% | 1,591 | ||
| D | 58.4%Cleveland909 | 14.1%Harrison220 | 27.5%Weaver428 | 1,557 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +44.3% |
| 1896 | +75.0% |
| 1900 | +85.4% |
| 1904 | +84.1% |
| 1908 | +73.4% |
| 1912 | +85.7% |
| 1916 | +87.2% |
| 1920 | +89.4% |
| 1924 | +95.8% |
| 1928 | +89.4% |
| 1932 | +99.2% |
| 1936 | +97.5% |
| 1940 | +83.5% |
| 1944 | +80.8% |
| 1948 | +27.1% |
| 1952 | +33.1% |
| 1956 | +54.2% |
| 1960 | +39.3% |
| 1964 | +34.4% |
| 1968 | −6.5% |
| 1972 | −58.2% |
| 1976 | +37.7% |
| 1980 | +14.9% |
| 1984 | −43.9% |
| 1988 | −40.3% |
| 1992 | −18.4% |
| 1996 | −15.6% |
| 2000 | −33.1% |
| 2004 | −37.8% |
| 2008 | −37.5% |
| 2012 | −42.6% |
| 2016 | −48.1% |
| 2020 | −47.4% |
| 2024 | −51.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 50,339 |
| 2018 | 55,810 |
| 2020 | 61,061 |
| 2022 | 59,112 |
| 2024 | 60,883 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Nestled against the Georgia and North Carolina borders in South Carolina's Upstate, Oconee County has delivered Republican presidential margins above 50 points in recent cycles, reflecting a rural, largely white electorate with deep roots in small-town and agricultural communities.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.2 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 58.2 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.5 points.
A population of 80,469, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $62,388 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Anderson County and Bradley County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Oconee County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Oconee County, South Carolina voted Republican by 51.5 points (R+51.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 42,264 votes cast, 9,987 went Democratic and 31,772 went Republican.
When did Oconee County, South Carolina last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Oconee County, South Carolina voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Oconee County, South Carolina?
Oconee County, South Carolina has a population of 80,469 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Oconee County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Oconee County, South Carolina is $62,388 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Oconee County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Oconee County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.