Laurens County, South Carolina: Deep Red Country
South Carolina · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+40.9
2024 Margin
R+8.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
68K
Population
Laurens County, South Carolina voted R+40.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,110 votes (69.87%). This represented a R+8.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+40.9
2020→2024 SwingR+8.6%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population67,539
Median Age
41.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.9%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$52,077(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
65.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
23.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
70.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.8%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.0%(8,769) | 69.9%(21,110) | R+40.9 | R+8.6 |
| 2020 | 33.3%(10,159) | 65.6%(20,004) | R+32.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2016 | 33.5%(8,889) | 63.3%(16,816) | R+29.8 | R+12.4 |
| 2012 | 40.6%(10,318) | 58.0%(14,746) | R+17.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2008 | 40.3%(10,578) | 58.3%(15,334) | R+18.1 | D+4.0 |
| 2004 | 38.6%(9,205) | 60.7%(14,466) | R+22.1 | R+1.6 |
| 2000 | 38.8%(7,920) | 59.3%(12,102) | R+20.5 | R+14.4 |
| 1996 | 42.6%(7,055) | 48.7%(8,057) | R+6.1 | D+3.9 |
| 1992 | 38.6%(6,638) | 48.5%(8,347) | R+9.9 | D+14.3 |
| 1988 | 37.8%(5,930) | 62.0%(9,731) | R+24.2 | D+5.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26.4%(5,214) | 73.4%(14,504) | R+47.0 | R+17.6 |
| 2020 | 34.4%(10,498) | 63.9%(19,486) | R+29.5 | D+6.7 |
| 2016 | 30.4%(7,793) | 66.5%(17,051) | R+36.1 | D+2.3 |
| 2014 | 29.9%(4,522) | 68.3%(10,339) | R+38.4 | R+3.5 |
| 2010 | 29.1%(5,039) | 64.0%(11,075) | R+34.9 | R+15.3 |
| 2008 | 40.1%(10,377) | 59.7%(15,448) | R+19.6 | R+7.6 |
| 2004 | 42.9%(10,124) | 54.9%(12,951) | R+12.0 | R+1.3 |
| 2002 | 43.7%(7,852) | 54.4%(9,778) | R+10.7 | R+18.6 |
| 1998 | 53.0%(8,767) | 45.1%(7,462) | D+7.9 | D+23.2 |
| 1996 | 41.1%(7,309) | 56.4%(10,027) | R+15.3 | R+26.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.1%(11,542) | 69.5%(27,532) | R+40.3 | R+13.4 |
| 2018 | 36.4%(7,415) | 63.4%(12,899) | R+26.9 | D+2.7 |
| 2014 | 34.1%(5,169) | 63.7%(9,665) | R+29.6 | R+21.7 |
| 2010 | 45.1%(7,872) | 53.0%(9,260) | R+8.0 | D+3.0 |
| 2006 | 44.5%(6,752) | 55.4%(8,407) | R+10.9 | R+9.4 |
| 2002 | 49.1%(8,818) | 50.6%(9,082) | R+1.5 | R+8.1 |
| 1998 | 52.6%(8,692) | 46.0%(7,591) | D+6.7 | D+5.3 |
| 1994 | 50.2%(6,860) | 48.9%(6,680) | D+1.3 | D+46.0 |
| 1990 | 26.3%(2,769) | 71.0%(7,470) | R+44.6 | R+46.7 |
| 1986 | 50.9%(5,916) | 48.8%(5,678) | D+2.0 | R+44.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(49.8%) | Bernie Sanders(20.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.5%) | Bernie Sanders(21.1%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(34.4%) | Ted Cruz(28.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(52.1%) | John Edwards(24.6%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee