Sumter County, South Carolina
AkashicSumter County, SCHarrisD+4.9
2024 precinct map of Sumter CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Sumter 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 | 51.9% | 23,425 |
|---|---|---|
| Donald TrumpRepublican | 47.0% | 21,215 |
| Cornel WestUnited Citizen | 0.4% | 194 |
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58 precincts · 45,170 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 | 51.9%Harris23,425 | 47.0%Trump21,215 | 0.4%West194 | 45,170 | ||
| D | 56.0%Biden27,379 | 42.9%Trump21,000 | 0.7%Jorgensen355 | 48,920 | ||
| D | 54.5%Clinton24,047 | 42.5%Trump18,745 | 1.5%Johnson644 | 44,086 | ||
| D | 58.3%Obama27,589 | 40.7%Romney19,274 | 0.9%Johnson446 | 47,309 | ||
| D | 57.3%Obama25,431 | 41.9%McCain18,581 | 0.8%Barr346 | 44,358 | ||
| D | 50.5%Kerry18,695 | 48.8%Bush18,074 | 0.6%Nader234 | 37,003 | ||
| R | 46.8%Gore14,365 | 51.9%Bush15,915 | 0.9%Nader270 | 30,672 | ||
| D | 48.0%Clinton12,198 | 47.6%Dole12,080 | 3.7%Perot933 | 25,392 | ||
| R | 44.6%Clinton11,852 | 47.3%Bush12,576 | 7.8%Perot2,062 | 26,596 | ||
| R | 41.7%Dukakis9,502 | 57.7%Bush13,161 | 0.6%Paul138 | 22,801 | ||
| R | 42.3%Mondale9,566 | 57.1%Reagan12,909 | 0.5%Bergland115 | 22,590 | ||
| R | 45.7%Carter9,205 | 52.5%Reagan10,557 | 1.8%Anderson364 | 20,126 | ||
| D | 52.6%Carter10,471 | 46.9%Ford9,332 | 0.5%Anderson109 | 19,912 | ||
| R | 34.5%McGovern5,801 | 64.8%Nixon10,892 | 0.6%Schmitz107 | 16,800 | ||
| D | 37.4%Humphrey6,103 | 33.4%Nixon5,451 | 29.2%Wallace4,754 | 16,308 | ||
| R | 32.8%Johnson3,775 | 67.2%Goldwater7,729 | 0.0% | 11,504 | ||
| R | 36.1%Kennedy2,616 | 63.9%Nixon4,633 | 0.0% | 7,249 | ||
| O | 15.5%Stevenson937 | 22.5%Eisenhower1,356 | 62.0%Andrews3,741 | 6,034 | ||
| R | 29.9%Stevenson2,014 | 70.1%Eisenhower4,726 | 0.0% | 6,740 | ||
| O | 17.4%Truman605 | 4.4%Dewey154 | 78.2%Thurmond2,718 | 3,477 | ||
| D | 87.9%Roosevelt2,111 | 3.0%Dewey73 | 9.0%Thomas217 | 2,401 | ||
| — | —Roosevelt0 | —Willkie0 | — | 0 | ||
| D | 97.3%Roosevelt2,062 | 0.0%Landon0 | 2.7%Lemke58 | 2,120 | ||
| D | 96.4%Roosevelt1,809 | 0.0%Hoover0 | 3.6%Thomas67 | 1,876 | ||
| D | 87.4%Smith1,202 | 12.6%Hoover174 | 0.0% | 1,376 | ||
| D | 93.4%Davis1,136 | 1.5%Coolidge18 | 5.1%La Follette62 | 1,216 | ||
| D | 85.6%Cox1,150 | 14.4%Harding194 | 0.0% | 1,344 | ||
| D | 89.3%Wilson1,357 | 9.3%Hughes142 | 1.4%Benson21 | 1,520 | ||
| D | 91.6%Wilson910 | 0.0%Taft0 | 8.4%Roosevelt83 | 993 | ||
| D | 87.2%Bryan1,228 | 12.3%Taft173 | 0.6%Debs8 | 1,409 | ||
| D | 87.0%Parker919 | 13.0%Roosevelt137 | 0.0% | 1,056 | ||
| D | 88.9%Bryan1,199 | 11.1%McKinley150 | 0.0% | 1,349 | ||
| D | 81.6%Bryan1,550 | 17.2%McKinley326 | 1.3%Palmer24 | 1,900 | ||
| D | 70.3%Cleveland1,535 | 29.3%Harrison639 | 0.4%Weaver8 | 2,182 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +41.1% |
| 1896 | +64.4% |
| 1900 | +77.8% |
| 1904 | +74.1% |
| 1908 | +74.9% |
| 1912 | +91.6% |
| 1916 | +79.9% |
| 1920 | +71.1% |
| 1924 | +91.9% |
| 1928 | +74.7% |
| 1932 | +96.4% |
| 1936 | +97.3% |
| 1940 | No data |
| 1944 | +84.9% |
| 1948 | +13.0% |
| 1952 | −40.2% |
| 1956 | −6.9% |
| 1960 | −27.8% |
| 1964 | −34.4% |
| 1968 | +4.0% |
| 1972 | −30.3% |
| 1976 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | −6.7% |
| 1984 | −14.8% |
| 1988 | −16.0% |
| 1992 | −2.7% |
| 1996 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | −5.1% |
| 2004 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | +15.4% |
| 2012 | +17.6% |
| 2016 | +12.0% |
| 2020 | +13.0% |
| 2024 | +4.9% |
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voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 69,213 |
| 2018 | 75,135 |
| 2020 | 79,775 |
| 2022 | 74,360 |
| 2024 | 73,763 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Sumter County's population is roughly 55% Black, anchoring a modest but durable Democratic lean in presidential races — its 2024 margin of D+4.9 reflects a district where turnout patterns and demographic shifts shape every close contest.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.3 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 40.2 points in 1952. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 4.9 points.
A population of 104,725, a 44% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $56,693 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Danville city and Prince Edward County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Sumter County, South Carolina vote in 2024?
In 2024, Sumter County, South Carolina voted Democratic by 4.9 points (D+4.9), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 45,170 votes cast, 23,425 went Democratic and 21,215 went Republican.
When did Sumter County, South Carolina last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Sumter County, South Carolina voted Republican was 2000.
How many people live in Sumter County, South Carolina?
Sumter County, South Carolina has a population of 104,725 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Sumter County, South Carolina?
Median household income in Sumter County, South Carolina is $56,693 — below the national median of $80,734. The South Carolina state median is $69,324.
What is the political history of Sumter County, South Carolina?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Sumter County, South Carolina from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.