Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Orangeburg, South Carolina voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+24.6. Kamala D Harris received 22,832 votes and Donald Trump received 13,750 out of 36,970 total votes cast, a 8.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Orangeburg, South Carolina's political history?

Accepted Answer

Orangeburg, South Carolina has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The largest single-election swing was 80.8 points in 1948.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Orangeburg, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Orangeburg, South Carolina has a population of 83,253 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 33.1% non-Hispanic white, 2.7% Hispanic, 60.8% Black. About 19% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $45,675.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Orangeburg, South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Orangeburg, South Carolina are Hertford, Bamberg, Lee. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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