Forrest County, Mississippi: null
Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+17.9
2024 Margin
R+6.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1952
Voting Streak
Classification
78K
Population
Forrest County, Mississippi voted R+17.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,579 votes (58.24%). This represented a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
1.7
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+17.9
2020→2024 SwingR+6.8%
Voting StreakR since 1952
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population78,158
Median Age
31.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
42.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,340(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
56.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
36.3%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
57.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
21.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.6%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.3%(11,475) | 58.2%(16,579) | R+17.9 | -6.8 |
| 2020 | 43.5%(13,755) | 54.6%(17,290) | R+11.2 | +2.2 |
| 2016 | 41.8%(11,716) | 55.1%(15,461) | R+13.3 | -2.4 |
| 2012 | 43.9%(13,272) | 54.8%(16,574) | R+10.9 | +2.6 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(11,622) | 56.3%(15,296) | R+13.5 | +9.3 |
| 2004 | 38.2%(10,220) | 61.0%(16,318) | R+22.8 | -1.3 |
| 2000 | 38.2%(8,500) | 59.7%(13,281) | R+21.5 | -5.3 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(7,965) | 55.2%(11,278) | R+16.2 | +1.8 |
| 1992 | 36.6%(8,333) | 54.6%(12,432) | R+18.0 | +16.2 |
| 1988 | 32.6%(6,953) | 66.8%(14,249) | R+34.2 | +5.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6%(11,221) | 60.4%(17,104) | R+20.8 | -16.9 |
| 2020 | 47.0%(14,871) | 50.8%(16,079) | R+3.8 | +11.4 |
| 2018 | 41.0%(9,134) | 56.2%(12,539) | R+15.3 | +15.6 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(4,766) | 64.1%(9,196) | R+30.9 | -15.3 |
| 2012 | 40.8%(12,053) | 56.4%(16,659) | R+15.6 | +13.3 |
| 2008 | 35.5%(9,335) | 64.5%(16,926) | R+28.9 | +11.9 |
| 2006 | 28.7%(4,031) | 69.5%(9,752) | R+40.8 | +47.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.0%(13,771) | R+88.0 | -47.3 |
| 2000 | 28.2%(6,371) | 68.9%(15,571) | R+40.7 | +23.0 |
| 1996 | 17.4%(3,569) | 81.2%(16,626) | R+63.8 | -11.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50.4%(9,134) | 49.6%(8,999) | D+0.7 | +1.5 |
| 2019 | 48.9%(10,223) | 49.6%(10,380) | R+0.8 | +40.0 |
| 2015 | 28.8%(4,968) | 69.6%(11,998) | R+40.8 | -25.6 |
| 2011 | 42.4%(9,268) | 57.6%(12,574) | R+15.1 | +7.3 |
| 2007 | 38.8%(6,232) | 61.2%(9,839) | R+22.4 | -3.6 |
| 2003 | 39.9%(7,562) | 58.7%(11,134) | R+18.8 | -17.1 |
| 1999 | 48.6%(7,832) | 50.3%(8,105) | R+1.7 | +20.0 |
| 1995 | 39.1%(6,765) | 60.9%(10,515) | R+21.7 | -6.5 |
| 1991 | 41.6%(7,371) | 56.8%(10,072) | R+15.2 | -10.7 |
| 1987 | 47.7%(8,030) | 52.3%(8,795) | R+4.5 | +5.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(89.9%) | Nikki Haley(7.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(74.0%) | Bernie Sanders(21.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(72.6%) | Bernie Sanders(26.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(43.3%) | Ted Cruz(37.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(60.4%) | Hillary Clinton(38.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee