County record · fips 28079 · Mississippi
LeakeMS
Republican ×11 since 1984reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+23.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/39
46% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+1.9
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | -146.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | +140.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -108.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +67.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1876 | +46.5 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,319
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$50,728
2024 dollars
Non-white
54%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Attala, MS · Madison, MS · Neshoba, MS · Newton, MS · Scott, MS