Pickens County, South Carolina
Precinct data
Results by precinct
61 precincts · 60,451 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -ClemsonClemson | 804 | 932 | 40 | 1,776 | 45.3% | 52.5% | R+7.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Mountain ViewMountain View | 403 | 1,353 | 20 | 1,776 | 22.7% | 76.2% | R+53.5 |
| Precinct -Brushy CreekBrushy Creek | 390 | 1,069 | 19 | 1,478 | 26.4% | 72.3% | R+45.9 |
| Precinct -LenhardtLenhardt | 335 | 1,071 | 26 | 1,432 | 23.4% | 74.8% | R+51.4 |
| Precinct -Holly SpringsHolly Springs | 281 | 1,099 | 17 | 1,397 | 20.1% | 78.7% | R+58.6 |
| Precinct -PumpkintownPumpkintown | 232 | 1,138 | 12 | 1,382 | 16.8% | 82.3% | R+65.6 |
| Precinct -WoodsideWoodside | 454 | 865 | 16 | 1,335 | 34.0% | 64.8% | R+30.8 |
| Precinct -Six Mile MountainSix Mile Mountain | 195 | 1,087 | 15 | 1,297 | 15.0% | 83.8% | R+68.8 |
| Precinct -Six MileSix Mile | 155 | 1,106 | 14 | 1,275 | 12.2% | 86.7% | R+74.6 |
| Precinct -CrestviewCrestview | 266 | 989 | 13 | 1,268 | 21.0% | 78.0% | R+57.0 |
| Precinct -GriffinGriffin | 142 | 1,103 | 8 | 1,253 | 11.3% | 88.0% | R+76.7 |
| Precinct -Nine ForksNine Forks | 133 | 1,041 | 11 | 1,185 | 11.2% | 87.8% | R+76.6 |
| Precinct -Albert R. LewisAlbert R. Lewis | 144 | 996 | 6 | 1,146 | 12.6% | 86.9% | R+74.3 |
| Precinct -SheffieldSheffield | 236 | 897 | 12 | 1,145 | 20.6% | 78.3% | R+57.7 |
| Precinct -West PickensWest Pickens | 181 | 946 | 15 | 1,142 | 15.8% | 82.8% | R+67.0 |
| Precinct -CrosswellCrosswell | 190 | 936 | 13 | 1,139 | 16.7% | 82.2% | R+65.5 |
| Precinct -SittonSitton | 295 | 830 | 10 | 1,135 | 26.0% | 73.1% | R+47.1 |
| Precinct -North PickensNorth Pickens | 173 | 941 | 11 | 1,125 | 15.4% | 83.6% | R+68.3 |
| Precinct -CrossroadsCrossroads | 156 | 941 | 15 | 1,112 | 14.0% | 84.6% | R+70.6 |
| Precinct -Rock SpringsRock Springs | 303 | 790 | 15 | 1,108 | 27.3% | 71.3% | R+44.0 |
| Precinct -West LibertyWest Liberty | 156 | 922 | 14 | 1,092 | 14.3% | 84.4% | R+70.1 |
| Precinct -Pope FieldPope Field | 325 | 745 | 19 | 1,089 | 29.8% | 68.4% | R+38.6 |
| Precinct -Flat RockFlat Rock | 160 | 875 | 12 | 1,047 | 15.3% | 83.6% | R+68.3 |
| Precinct -Crescent HillCrescent Hill | 133 | 893 | 10 | 1,036 | 12.8% | 86.2% | R+73.4 |
| Precinct -Cedar RockCedar Rock | 151 | 866 | 12 | 1,029 | 14.7% | 84.2% | R+69.5 |
| Precinct -Lawrence ChapelLawrence Chapel | 253 | 754 | 15 | 1,022 | 24.8% | 73.8% | R+49.0 |
| Precinct -Rices CreekRices Creek | 150 | 850 | 7 | 1,007 | 14.9% | 84.4% | R+69.5 |
| Precinct -Glassy MountainGlassy Mountain | 106 | 871 | 10 | 987 | 10.7% | 88.2% | R+77.5 |
| Precinct -East PickensEast Pickens | 109 | 854 | 13 | 976 | 11.2% | 87.5% | R+76.3 |
| Precinct -North CentralNorth Central | 281 | 650 | 26 | 957 | 29.4% | 67.9% | R+38.6 |
| Precinct -NorrisNorris | 137 | 798 | 7 | 942 | 14.5% | 84.7% | R+70.2 |
| Precinct -Stone ChurchStone Church | 473 | 430 | 34 | 937 | 50.5% | 45.9% | D+4.6 |
| Precinct -PickensvillePickensville | 277 | 619 | 22 | 918 | 30.2% | 67.4% | R+37.3 |
| Precinct -SkeltonSkelton | 103 | 796 | 17 | 916 | 11.2% | 86.9% | R+75.7 |
| Precinct -South PickensSouth Pickens | 247 | 650 | 14 | 911 | 27.1% | 71.4% | R+44.2 |
| Precinct -DacusvilleDacusville | 119 | 781 | 3 | 903 | 13.2% | 86.5% | R+73.3 |
| Precinct -EasleyEasley | 259 | 630 | 13 | 902 | 28.7% | 69.8% | R+41.1 |
| Precinct -PendletonPendleton | 111 | 769 | 10 | 890 | 12.5% | 86.4% | R+73.9 |
| Precinct -McKissickMcKissick | 220 | 636 | 13 | 869 | 25.3% | 73.2% | R+47.9 |
| Precinct -Forest AcresForest Acres | 222 | 627 | 17 | 866 | 25.6% | 72.4% | R+46.8 |
| Precinct -North LibertyNorth Liberty | 150 | 703 | 13 | 866 | 17.3% | 81.2% | R+63.9 |
| Precinct -SaludaSaluda | 188 | 665 | 2 | 855 | 22.0% | 77.8% | R+55.8 |
| Precinct -MorrisonMorrison | 393 | 432 | 27 | 852 | 46.1% | 50.7% | R+4.6 |
| Precinct -VinlandVinland | 138 | 705 | 6 | 849 | 16.3% | 83.0% | R+66.8 |
| Precinct -East LibertyEast Liberty | 149 | 673 | 17 | 839 | 17.8% | 80.2% | R+62.5 |
| Precinct -Georges CreekGeorges Creek | 193 | 634 | 12 | 839 | 23.0% | 75.6% | R+52.6 |
| Precinct -ZionZion | 150 | 664 | 8 | 822 | 18.2% | 80.8% | R+62.5 |
| Precinct -McAlisterMcAlister | 179 | 633 | 7 | 819 | 21.9% | 77.3% | R+55.4 |
| Precinct -Praters CreekPraters Creek | 69 | 736 | 9 | 814 | 8.5% | 90.4% | R+81.9 |
| Precinct -South CentralSouth Central | 297 | 498 | 15 | 810 | 36.7% | 61.5% | R+24.8 |
| Precinct -Arial MillArial Mill | 136 | 647 | 12 | 795 | 17.1% | 81.4% | R+64.3 |
| Precinct -PikePike | 312 | 441 | 21 | 774 | 40.3% | 57.0% | R+16.7 |
| Precinct -SimpsonSimpson | 309 | 409 | 10 | 728 | 42.4% | 56.2% | R+13.7 |
| Precinct -Smith GroveSmith Grove | 131 | 552 | 3 | 686 | 19.1% | 80.5% | R+61.4 |
| Precinct -Fruit MountainFruit Mountain | 124 | 512 | 5 | 641 | 19.3% | 79.9% | R+60.5 |
| Precinct -West CentralWest Central | 290 | 336 | 12 | 638 | 45.5% | 52.7% | R+7.2 |
| Precinct -IssaqueenaIssaqueena | 309 | 290 | 22 | 621 | 49.8% | 46.7% | D+3.1 |
| Precinct -CalhounCalhoun | 312 | 290 | 13 | 615 | 50.7% | 47.2% | D+3.6 |
| Precinct -AbelAbel | 315 | 210 | 11 | 536 | 58.8% | 39.2% | D+19.6 |
| Precinct -Tri CountyTri County | 97 | 353 | 1 | 451 | 21.5% | 78.3% | R+56.8 |
| Precinct -UniversityUniversity | 190 | 199 | 10 | 399 | 47.6% | 49.9% | R+2.3 |
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +39.6% |
| 1896 | +76.2% |
| 1900 | +87.9% |
| 1904 | +98.7% |
| 1908 | +91.4% |
| 1912 | +96.1% |
| 1916 | +94.5% |
| 1920 | +87.6% |
| 1924 | +93.3% |
| 1928 | +70.5% |
| 1932 | +97.9% |
| 1936 | +98.2% |
| 1940 | +93.1% |
| 1944 | +58.8% |
| 1948 | +13.9% |
| 1952 | −3.9% |
| 1956 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | −24.5% |
| 1964 | −25.3% |
| 1968 | −36.5% |
| 1972 | −66.6% |
| 1976 | +2.9% |
| 1980 | −10.0% |
| 1984 | −54.0% |
| 1988 | −47.9% |
| 1992 | −29.6% |
| 1996 | −31.5% |
| 2000 | −45.6% |
| 2004 | −48.1% |
| 2008 | −46.2% |
| 2012 | −49.0% |
| 2016 | −52.8% |
| 2020 | −50.8% |
| 2024 | −52.7% |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R | 20.0%8,064 | 80.0%32,238 | 40,302 |
| 2020 | R | 24.5%14,066 | 74.0%42,505 | 57,471 |
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 69,664 |
| 2018 | 76,839 |
| 2020 | 84,079 |
| 2022 | 81,680 |
| 2024 | 85,469 |
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+1,499 net domestic migration · 2025
Net +13,222 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $74,782 in average income, against $76,443 for residents who stayed — 2% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+30.2 on average — 22 points more Democratic-leaning than Pickens County, SC itself (R+52.7).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Greenville County, SC1,112R+22.2
- Anderson County, SC679R+47.4
- Oconee County, SC336R+51.5
- Spartanburg County, SC148R+33.6
- Charleston County, SC54D+5.7
- Lexington County, SC52R+33.5
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Greenville County, SC931
- Anderson County, SC738
- Oconee County, SC285
- Spartanburg County, SC127
- Charleston County, SC59
- Mecklenburg County, NC51
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | +55 |
| 2012 | −175 |
| 2013 | −742 |
| 2014 | +972 |
| 2015 | +646 |
| 2016 | +1,272 |
| 2017 | +310 |
| 2018 | +1,503 |
| 2019 | +1,459 |
| 2021 | +869 |
| 2022 | +2,339 |
| 2023 | +2,050 |
| 2024 | +1,165 |
| 2025 | +1,499 |
Pickens County sits in the Blue Ridge foothills and has delivered Republican presidential margins above 50 points in recent cycles, driven by a mix of rural townships and the college town of Clemson, whose university presence tempers but doesn't reverse the county's conservative lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 98.7 points in 1904 and a Republican high of 66.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 52.7 points.
A population of 134,629, a 83% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,064 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Bradley County and St. Clair County.
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