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County record · fips 28035 · Mississippi

ForrestMS

Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1908–2024 · 30 elections

The Long Record

30 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+18.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
11–19
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/30
60% of its elections
Closest election
1968
R+5.4
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
ElectionSwingToward
1928-74.0 ptsRepublicans
1932+73.1 ptsDemocrats
1968+72.9 ptsDemocrats
1952-62.5 ptsRepublicans
1972-60.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
78,272
College (BA+)
31%
Median income
$53,640
2024 dollars
Non-white
44%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
14%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Covington, MS · Jones, MS · Lamar, MS · Pearl River, MS · Perry, MS · Stone, MS