County record · fips 28115 · Mississippi
PontotocMS
Republican ×11 since 1984reported 1872–2024 · 39 elections
The Long Record
39 elections against the Mississippi and national vote
2024 result
R+68.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/39
49% of its elections
Closest election
1968
R+10.1
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | -124.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +109.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -70.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1892 | +64.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1984 | -53.0 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
31,550
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$51,484
2024 dollars
Non-white
26%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
16%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, MS · Chickasaw, MS · Lafayette, MS · Lee, MS · Union, MS