County record · fips 28101 · Mississippi
NewtonMS
Republican ×14 since 1972reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+43.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
24–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/39
46% of its elections
Closest election
1980
R+11.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | -118.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | +109.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -99.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +64.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1960 | -45.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
21,093
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$50,540
2024 dollars
Non-white
40%
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
Jasper, MS · Lauderdale, MS · Leake, MS · Neshoba, MS · Scott, MS