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October 2019 - La Isla Magazine
Democratic Politics in Beaufort County

Demographics of Beaufort County:
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Total Population 186,844
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Percent Change (2010-2018) 15.2 percent
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Percent Population White 77 percent
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Percent Population Black 19 percent
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Percent Population Hispanic 11 percent
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Percent Population Asian 1 percent
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Median Household Income $60, 603.00
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Living Below Poverty Level 11 percent (largest poverty population, females 25-34)
2018 Mid Term Elections Demographics:
(Voter Participation)
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54.04 percent of eligible registered voters compared to 43.93 percent in 2014
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Increase in the number of Black voters by 2,412, but a decrease in the percentage of all voters by 1.5 percent
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Increase in the number of Hispanic voters from 321 in 2014 to 1031 in 2018 with an increased percentage of all voters from .6 percent to 1.5 percent
(Results)
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Over 8,000 new registered voters in 2018
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58.6 percent voter participation (higher than any other mid-term elections) with 5th larges county turnout in Souh Carolina
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Over 30,000 voter contacts through phone, postcards, and canvassing
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Percentage of voting participation increased in ALL precincts in Beaufort County (85 precincts)
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Percentage of Democratic votes increased in ALL precincts in Beaufort County
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On average, Democratic candidates garnered between 40-48 percent of the vote compared to previous elections where Democratic candidates received between 28-35 percent of the total vote.