Most Democratic in South Carolina

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

Best South Carolina Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities

Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.

Cleanest Air Cities

Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.

Sunniest Cities

Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.

Most Urban Cities

Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Democratic — South Carolina

1 Columbia 66.4%

2 Dentsville 66.4%

3 Forest Acres 66.4%

4 Woodfield 66.4%

5 Blythewood 66.4%

6 Fort Mill 65.6%

7 Orangeburg 61.8%

8 Lake City 60.3%

9 St. Andrews 56.0%

10 Seven Oaks 56.0%

11 Irmo 56.0%

12 Lake Murray of Richland 56.0%

13 Hartsville 55.8%

14 Marion 54.7%

15 Charleston 51.9%

16 Mount Pleasant 51.9%

17 James Island 51.9%

18 Sumter 51.9%

19 Bennettsville 50.6%

20 Cheraw 50.6%

21 Florence 45.3%

22 Hardeeville 44.7%

23 Dillon 44.2%

24 Darlington 42.8%

25 Hilton Head Island 42.2%

26 Bluffton 42.2%

27 Port Royal 42.2%

28 Beaufort 42.2%

29 Burton 42.2%

30 Laurel Bay 42.2%

31 Summerville 41.8%

32 Ladson 41.8%

33 Sangaree 41.8%

34 Moncks Corner 41.1%

35 Chester 40.8%

36 North Charleston 40.4%

37 Goose Creek 40.4%

38 Hanahan 40.4%

39 Walterboro 40.4%

40 Hollywood 40.4%

41 Rock Hill 39.7%

42 York 39.7%

43 Conway 39.6%

44 Socastee 39.6%

45 Red Hill 39.6%

46 Garden City 39.6%

47 Murrells Inlet 39.6%

48 Litchfield Beach 39.6%

49 Georgetown 39.6%

50 Greenville 38.0%

51 Greer 38.0%

52 Mauldin 38.0%

53 Simpsonville 38.0%

54 Taylors 38.0%

55 Wade Hampton 38.0%

56 Five Forks 38.0%

57 Berea 38.0%

58 Gantt 38.0%

59 Parker 38.0%

60 Powdersville 38.0%

61 Fountain Inn 38.0%

62 Sans Souci 38.0%

63 Travelers Rest 38.0%

64 Welcome 38.0%

65 Lyman 38.0%

66 Piedmont 38.0%

67 Lake Wylie 37.0%

68 Tega Cay 37.0%

69 Clover 37.0%

70 Lancaster 37.0%

71 Aiken 36.4%

72 Lugoff 35.3%

73 Camden 35.3%

74 Greenwood 34.9%

75 North Augusta 33.5%

76 Belvedere 33.5%

77 Union 33.2%

78 Spartanburg 32.6%

79 Lexington 32.6%

80 West Columbia 32.6%

81 Cayce 32.6%

82 Oak Grove 32.6%

83 Red Bank 32.6%

84 White Knoll 32.6%

85 Newberry 32.2%

86 Clinton 32.2%

87 Myrtle Beach 30.3%

88 Carolina Forest 30.3%

89 North Myrtle Beach 30.3%

90 Little River 30.3%

91 Forestbrook 30.3%

92 Laurens 29.0%

93 Anderson 25.7%

94 Homeland Park 25.7%

95 Centerville 25.7%

96 Clemson University 25.7%

97 Gaffney 23.9%

98 Boiling Springs 23.9%

99 Valley Falls 23.9%

100 Easley 23.0%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most democratic in South Carolina.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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