Berkeley County, South Carolina: null
South Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+16.3
2024 Margin
R+4.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
230K
Population
Berkeley County, South Carolina voted R+16.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 64,777 votes (57.41%). This represented a R+4.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
1.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+16.3
2020→2024 SwingR+4.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population229,861
Median Age
36.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$77,874(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
60.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
22.8%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
74.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
12.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.1%(46,416) | 57.4%(64,777) | R+16.3 | -4.6 |
| 2020 | 43.3%(45,223) | 55.0%(57,397) | R+11.7 | +5.8 |
| 2016 | 38.6%(30,705) | 56.1%(44,587) | R+17.5 | -2.9 |
| 2012 | 41.9%(28,542) | 56.4%(38,475) | R+14.6 | -1.5 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(27,755) | 55.9%(36,205) | R+13.0 | +9.6 |
| 2004 | 38.0%(20,142) | 60.6%(32,104) | R+22.6 | -6.2 |
| 2000 | 40.9%(17,707) | 57.2%(24,796) | R+16.4 | -3.3 |
| 1996 | 40.2%(13,358) | 53.2%(17,691) | R+13.0 | +2.5 |
| 1992 | 35.3%(12,533) | 50.9%(18,048) | R+15.5 | +12.9 |
| 1988 | 35.4%(9,312) | 63.8%(16,779) | R+28.4 | +10.7 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.4%(26,622) | 62.5%(44,407) | R+25.0 | -15.3 |
| 2020 | 44.3%(46,233) | 53.9%(56,358) | R+9.7 | +22.5 |
| 2016 | 32.7%(25,435) | 64.9%(50,423) | R+32.2 | -3.0 |
| 2014 | 34.7%(14,970) | 63.9%(27,573) | R+29.2 | +8.6 |
| 2010 | 26.1%(11,016) | 63.9%(26,970) | R+37.8 | -18.7 |
| 2008 | 40.4%(25,494) | 59.4%(37,540) | R+19.1 | -2.8 |
| 2004 | 40.7%(21,248) | 57.0%(29,759) | R+16.3 | +2.9 |
| 2002 | 39.7%(13,607) | 58.9%(20,188) | R+19.2 | -30.3 |
| 1998 | 54.5%(16,389) | 43.4%(13,053) | D+11.1 | +25.0 |
| 1996 | 41.3%(13,415) | 55.2%(17,947) | R+13.9 | -11.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 42.9%(61,184) | 55.8%(79,658) | R+12.9 | -5.8 |
| 2018 | 46.4%(30,452) | 53.5%(35,107) | R+7.1 | +10.6 |
| 2014 | 39.4%(17,008) | 57.1%(24,639) | R+17.7 | -3.3 |
| 2010 | 41.7%(17,979) | 56.1%(24,164) | R+14.4 | +7.7 |
| 2006 | 38.9%(13,025) | 61.0%(20,422) | R+22.1 | -6.5 |
| 2002 | 42.2%(14,624) | 57.8%(20,018) | R+15.6 | -36.4 |
| 1998 | 59.4%(17,983) | 38.5%(11,664) | D+20.9 | +23.9 |
| 1994 | 47.1%(12,885) | 50.2%(13,726) | R+3.1 | +36.5 |
| 1990 | 29.0%(6,629) | 68.6%(15,687) | R+39.6 | -37.9 |
| 1986 | 48.4%(8,926) | 50.1%(9,251) | R+1.8 | -36.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(49.1%) | Bernie Sanders(21.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(72.0%) | Bernie Sanders(27.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(34.0%) | Ted Cruz(22.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(59.7%) | Hillary Clinton(23.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee