Yemassee Town, South Carolina
Safe Democratic — shifted 4.8pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 1K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 35.6% |
Hispanic / Latino | 1.9% |
Black / African American | 58.8% |
Asian | 0.1% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.1% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+27.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+32.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+37.2 |
| 2012 | Obama+45.9 |
| 2008 | Obama+44.4 |
Yemassee Town, South Carolina is a city that has a population of 1,080. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+27.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.0% | 35.7% | D+27.3 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 65.2% | 33.2% | D+32.0 | R+5.1 |
| 2016 | 67.6% | 30.4% | D+37.2 | R+8.7 |
| 2012 | 72.9% | 27.1% | D+45.9 | D+1.4 |
| 2008 | 71.3% | 26.9% | D+44.4 | — |
What defines Yemassee Town?
Yemassee Town has been trending Republican — 19pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 27.3% margin
- Shifted 18.6 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Yemassee Town | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 58.8% | 12.2% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 35.6% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.1% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 1.9% | 19.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.1% | 6.0% |
Who lives in Yemassee Town? 1,080 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.