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County record · fips 28073 · Mississippi

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Republican ×16 since 1964reported 1904–2024 · 31 elections

The Long Record

31 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+49.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
15–16
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/31
55% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+1.2
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
ElectionSwingToward
1964-83.1 ptsRepublicans
1976+68.9 ptsDemocrats
1932+66.4 ptsDemocrats
1972-60.4 ptsRepublicans
1968+60.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
65,713
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$70,909
2024 dollars
Non-white
29%
Rural
54%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Covington, MS · Forrest, MS · Jefferson Davis, MS · Marion, MS · Pearl River, MS