Barnwell, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Barnwell, South Carolina has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 2.4 pts more Dem. than South Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,521 | 54.6% | 10.4 pts (860 votes) | 8,276 | — | 5.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,606 | 53.0% | 7.2 pts (624 votes) | 8,685 | +3.2 pts | 10.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,931 | 50.3% | 1.7 pts (162 votes) | 9,798 | +8.9 pts | 10.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,188 | 52.3% | 5.3 pts (529 votes) | 9,923 | +3.7 pts | 16.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,889 | 51.5% | 5.2 pts (489 votes) | 9,485 | -10.6 pts | 9.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,492 | 53.2% | 7.5 pts (772 votes) | 10,321 | -2.3 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,605 | 57.2% | 15.5 pts (1,523 votes) | 9,803 | -8.2 pts | 2.4 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23,478 | 35.3% of population |
| 2004 | 22,980 | 37.8% of population |
| 2008 | 22,761 | 43.0% of population |
| 2012 | 22,357 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 21,606 | 43.9% of population |
| 2020 | 20,590 | 50.1% of population |
| 2024 | 20,495 | 47.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Barnwell shifted 5.2 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Barnwell has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Barnwell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Barnwell has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Barnwell?
Barnwell's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.7 points (162 votes) out of 9,798 total votes cast.
Has Barnwell ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Barnwell changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Barnwell?
The widest margin on record for Barnwell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 15.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Barnwell relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,803 votes were recorded in Barnwell against a total population of 20,495 (47.8% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Barnwell a presidential bellwether county?
Barnwell has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).