Question 1

How did Berkeley, South Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, South Carolina voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+16.3. Kamala D Harris received 46,416 votes and Donald Trump received 64,777 out of 112,834 total votes cast, a 4.6-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Berkeley, South Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, South Carolina has 36 presidential elections on record, spanning 1884 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The largest single-election swing was 54.5 points in 1948.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Berkeley, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Berkeley, South Carolina has a population of 246,802 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 60.1% non-Hispanic white, 9.2% Hispanic, 23.0% Black. About 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $84,358.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Berkeley, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Berkeley, South Carolina are Dorchester, York, Culpeper. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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