Oconee County, South Carolina: Deep Red Country
South Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+51.5
2024 Margin
R+4.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
79K
Population
Oconee County, South Carolina voted R+51.5 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 31,772 votes (75.18%). This represented a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+51.5
2020→2024 SwingR+4.1%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population78,607
Median Age
46.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$56,710(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
5.8%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.4%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.9%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.6%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.6%(9,987) | 75.2%(31,772) | R+51.5 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 25.6%(10,414) | 73.0%(29,698) | R+47.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2016 | 23.8%(7,998) | 71.9%(24,178) | R+48.1 | R+5.5 |
| 2012 | 27.9%(8,550) | 70.5%(21,611) | R+42.6 | R+5.1 |
| 2008 | 30.4%(9,481) | 68.0%(21,164) | R+37.5 | D+0.3 |
| 2004 | 30.5%(8,395) | 68.3%(18,811) | R+37.8 | R+4.8 |
| 2000 | 32.1%(7,571) | 65.2%(15,364) | R+33.1 | R+17.5 |
| 1996 | 37.1%(7,398) | 52.6%(10,503) | R+15.6 | D+2.8 |
| 1992 | 32.3%(6,617) | 50.7%(10,379) | R+18.4 | D+22.0 |
| 1988 | 29.5%(4,299) | 69.8%(10,184) | R+40.4 | D+3.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20.7%(5,975) | 79.3%(22,923) | R+58.6 | R+12.2 |
| 2020 | 26.0%(10,576) | 72.4%(29,454) | R+46.4 | D+10.2 |
| 2016 | 20.5%(6,722) | 77.1%(25,248) | R+56.6 | R+2.5 |
| 2014 | 19.2%(3,902) | 73.2%(14,909) | R+54.0 | D+6.4 |
| 2010 | 14.4%(3,004) | 74.8%(15,642) | R+60.5 | R+14.4 |
| 2008 | 26.9%(8,236) | 73.0%(22,305) | R+46.0 | R+17.0 |
| 2004 | 34.5%(9,330) | 63.5%(17,185) | R+29.0 | D+11.4 |
| 2002 | 29.2%(5,613) | 69.6%(13,392) | R+40.4 | R+27.2 |
| 1998 | 42.2%(7,908) | 55.4%(10,386) | R+13.2 | D+4.2 |
| 1996 | 39.5%(8,098) | 56.9%(11,666) | R+17.4 | R+6.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.1%(13,976) | 74.7%(43,244) | R+50.5 | R+8.3 |
| 2018 | 28.8%(7,945) | 71.1%(19,599) | R+42.3 | D+5.8 |
| 2014 | 24.5%(4,999) | 72.6%(14,819) | R+48.1 | R+27.8 |
| 2010 | 38.2%(8,072) | 58.4%(12,361) | R+20.3 | D+2.0 |
| 2006 | 38.8%(7,607) | 61.1%(11,980) | R+22.3 | R+0.0 |
| 2002 | 38.8%(7,480) | 61.1%(11,776) | R+22.3 | R+12.3 |
| 1998 | 44.2%(8,278) | 54.1%(10,144) | R+10.0 | D+4.6 |
| 1994 | 42.1%(7,064) | 56.6%(9,511) | R+14.6 | D+40.7 |
| 1990 | 19.9%(2,397) | 75.2%(9,041) | R+55.3 | R+42.3 |
| 1986 | 43.1%(4,648) | 56.1%(6,047) | R+13.0 | R+57.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab