Irmo Town, South Carolina
Leans Democratic — shifted 3.1pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 12K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 55.9% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.7% |
Black / African American | 30.7% |
Asian | 2.1% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.8% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+8.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+11.4 |
| 2016 | Clinton+1.5 |
| 2012 | Romney+3.3 |
| 2008 | McCain+8.2 |
Irmo Town, South Carolina is a city that has a population of 11,569. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+8.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.3% | 45.0% | D+8.3 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 54.8% | 43.3% | D+11.4 | D+10.0 |
| 2016 | 47.5% | 46.0% | D+1.5 | D+4.8 |
| 2012 | 48.3% | 51.7% | R+3.3 | D+4.8 |
| 2008 | 45.4% | 53.5% | R+8.2 | — |
What defines Irmo Town?
Irmo Town has been won by both parties in the last 5 presidential elections (3D, 2R) — a genuine swing geography. It has a working-class electorate (0% college-educated) — a demographic increasingly aligned with Republicans nationwide.
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Key Insights
- The 2016 election was decided by just 1.5 points — razor-thin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2024, Republicans in 2012
- Turnout decreased by 3.2 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | Irmo Town | National |
|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 55.9% | 57.4% |
Black / African American | 30.7% | 12.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 5.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.8% | 4.0% |
Asian | 2.1% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Irmo Town? 11,569 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
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Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.