University, Mississippi
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −19.2% |
| 2008 | −13.1% |
| 2012 | −15.8% |
| 2016 | −7.4% |
| 2020 | −4.4% |
| 2024 | −19.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.0%Harris573 | 58.7%Trump862 | 2.3% | R+19.7 | R+15.3 | R+18.2 | 1,469 | |
| R | 46.8%Biden652 | 51.1%Trump713 | 2.1% | R+4.4 | D+3.1 | R+8.8 | 1,394 | |
| R | 43.8%Clinton513 | 51.3%Trump600 | 4.9% | R+7.4 | D+8.4 | R+9.5 | 1,170 | |
| R | 41.2%Obama552 | 57.1%Romney764 | 1.7% | R+15.8 | R+2.7 | R+19.7 | 1,339 | |
| R | 42.6%Obama532 | 55.8%McCain696 | 1.6% | R+13.1 | D+6.1 | R+20.4 | 1,248 | |
| R | 39.7%Kerry411 | 59.0%Bush610 | 1.3% | R+19.2 | — | R+16.8 | 1,034 |
This small census-designated place exists almost entirely around the University of Mississippi campus, making its population and voting-age demographics unusually dependent on student residency patterns rather than a traditional residential base.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 19.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 15.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.7 points.
A population of 5,315, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,185 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Montevallo and Bangor Base.
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University, Mississippi. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2875520/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.