County record · fips 28051 · Mississippi
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Democratic ×15 since 1968reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
D+62.7
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
37–2
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/39
44% of its elections
Closest election
1952
D+4.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +169.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | -109.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1876 | +97.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -71.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1956 | +56.1 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,191
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$32,538
2024 dollars
Non-white
85%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Attala, MS · Carroll, MS · Humphreys, MS · Leflore, MS · Yazoo, MS