Benton County, Mississippi: null
Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+31.3
2024 Margin
R+10.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
8K
Population
Benton County, Mississippi voted R+31.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,535 votes (65.27%). This represented a R+10.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.3
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+31.3
2020→2024 SwingR+10.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record32
Demographics
Population7,646
Median Age
41.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
17.2%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$38,750(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
60.6%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
2.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
34.9%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
83.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.1%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.9%(1,318) | 65.3%(2,535) | R+31.3 | -10.6 |
| 2020 | 39.1%(1,679) | 59.9%(2,570) | R+20.8 | -7.5 |
| 2016 | 42.7%(1,719) | 56.0%(2,251) | R+13.2 | -13.5 |
| 2012 | 49.8%(2,051) | 49.6%(2,041) | D+0.2 | +2.4 |
| 2008 | 48.0%(2,227) | 50.2%(2,329) | R+2.2 | -8.7 |
| 2004 | 52.9%(2,245) | 46.4%(1,969) | D+6.5 | -2.8 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(1,886) | 44.8%(1,561) | D+9.3 | -20.7 |
| 1996 | 61.4%(1,944) | 31.4%(993) | D+30.0 | +1.0 |
| 1992 | 60.7%(2,402) | 31.7%(1,253) | D+29.1 | +24.4 |
| 1988 | 51.9%(1,718) | 47.3%(1,565) | D+4.6 | +5.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.7%(1,280) | 66.3%(2,522) | R+32.7 | -22.1 |
| 2020 | 43.6%(1,868) | 54.2%(2,320) | R+10.6 | +9.3 |
| 2018 | 39.2%(1,091) | 59.1%(1,645) | R+19.9 | -22.5 |
| 2014 | 50.5%(970) | 47.9%(920) | D+2.6 | +6.2 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(1,866) | 50.6%(2,010) | R+3.6 | -0.2 |
| 2008 | 48.3%(2,121) | 51.7%(2,270) | R+3.4 | +2.6 |
| 2006 | 46.0%(960) | 52.0%(1,085) | R+6.0 | +75.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.1%(1,272) | R+81.1 | -53.2 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(1,178) | 62.0%(2,139) | R+27.9 | -0.0 |
| 1996 | 34.6%(1,015) | 62.5%(1,831) | R+27.9 | -2.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.1%(1,187) | 57.9%(1,632) | R+15.8 | +3.6 |
| 2019 | 39.6%(1,025) | 59.0%(1,526) | R+19.4 | +9.4 |
| 2015 | 34.6%(958) | 63.4%(1,753) | R+28.8 | -16.5 |
| 2011 | 43.9%(1,505) | 56.1%(1,924) | R+12.2 | -16.0 |
| 2007 | 51.9%(1,190) | 48.1%(1,103) | D+3.8 | -22.8 |
| 2003 | 62.3%(1,902) | 35.7%(1,091) | D+26.6 | -16.1 |
| 1999 | 69.3%(1,653) | 26.7%(636) | D+42.6 | +38.6 |
| 1995 | 52.0%(1,714) | 48.0%(1,582) | D+4.0 | -29.6 |
| 1991 | 66.0%(1,755) | 32.4%(861) | D+33.6 | +7.5 |
| 1987 | 63.0%(1,606) | 37.0%(941) | D+26.1 | -15.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(96.8%) | Nikki Haley(1.7%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(78.1%) | Bernie Sanders(12.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(85.0%) | Bernie Sanders(14.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.6%) | Ted Cruz(35.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.3%) | Barack Obama(41.2%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee