County record · fips 28009 · Mississippi
BentonMS
Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+31.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
32–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/39
46% of its elections
Closest election
2012
D+0.2
this countyMississippinational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +123.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | -112.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -100.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +85.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | +47.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,589
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$46,016
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Marshall, MS · Tippah, MS · Union, MS · Fayette, TN · Hardeman, TN