County record · fips 28033 · Mississippi
DeSotoMS
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+24.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
24–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/39
51% of its elections
Closest election
1976
D+10.8
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 | +99.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -94.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | -90.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +78.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | +55.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
191,301
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$85,297
2024 dollars
Non-white
44%
Rural
22%
Age 65+
13%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Crittenden, AR · Marshall, MS · Tate, MS · Tunica, MS · Shelby, TN