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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | -74.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +73.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | +72.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -62.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -60.8 pts | Republicans |
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