Lafayette County, Mississippi: null
Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+21.8
2024 Margin
R+9.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
Classification
56K
Population
Lafayette County, Mississippi voted R+21.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 14,050 votes (60.02%). This represented a R+9.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.2
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.6/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+21.8
2020→2024 SwingR+9.5%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record32
Demographics
Population55,813
Median Age
30.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
65.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$59,748(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
68.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.6%(US: 18.6%)
Black
20.4%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.3%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
63.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
4.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.3%(8,956) | 60.0%(14,050) | R+21.8 | -9.5 |
| 2020 | 43.0%(10,070) | 55.3%(12,949) | R+12.3 | +2.5 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(7,969) | 55.4%(10,872) | R+14.8 | +0.5 |
| 2012 | 41.5%(8,091) | 56.8%(11,075) | R+15.3 | -2.9 |
| 2008 | 43.3%(7,997) | 55.7%(10,278) | R+12.4 | +5.7 |
| 2004 | 40.4%(6,218) | 58.5%(9,004) | R+18.1 | -2.8 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(5,139) | 55.9%(7,081) | R+15.3 | -14.3 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(4,646) | 47.2%(4,753) | R+1.1 | -0.8 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(5,224) | 46.1%(5,251) | R+0.2 | +18.8 |
| 1988 | 40.3%(3,967) | 59.3%(5,841) | R+19.0 | +5.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.4%(8,447) | 63.6%(14,761) | R+27.2 | -21.6 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(10,806) | 51.9%(12,127) | R+5.7 | +8.2 |
| 2018 | 42.3%(6,981) | 56.1%(9,256) | R+13.8 | +17.4 |
| 2014 | 33.7%(3,278) | 64.9%(6,311) | R+31.2 | -11.2 |
| 2012 | 39.1%(7,481) | 59.1%(11,302) | R+20.0 | +11.7 |
| 2008 | 34.1%(6,130) | 65.9%(11,826) | R+31.7 | -8.0 |
| 2006 | 37.0%(2,742) | 60.8%(4,502) | R+23.8 | +61.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.5%(5,605) | R+85.5 | -49.5 |
| 2000 | 30.7%(3,873) | 66.8%(8,417) | R+36.0 | +3.3 |
| 1996 | 29.3%(3,029) | 68.6%(7,104) | R+39.4 | -3.6 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.9%(7,044) | 52.1%(7,671) | R+4.3 | -11.0 |
| 2019 | 52.7%(8,162) | 46.0%(7,122) | D+6.7 | +33.9 |
| 2015 | 35.5%(3,898) | 62.8%(6,881) | R+27.2 | -5.0 |
| 2011 | 38.9%(4,984) | 61.1%(7,827) | R+22.2 | +13.0 |
| 2007 | 32.4%(2,694) | 67.6%(5,621) | R+35.2 | -22.0 |
| 2003 | 42.7%(4,716) | 55.9%(6,172) | R+13.2 | -28.9 |
| 1999 | 57.2%(5,390) | 41.5%(3,910) | D+15.7 | +16.0 |
| 1995 | 49.9%(4,756) | 50.1%(4,783) | R+0.3 | +4.9 |
| 1991 | 46.6%(3,233) | 51.8%(3,594) | R+5.2 | +3.4 |
| 1987 | 45.7%(3,275) | 54.3%(3,887) | R+8.6 | -11.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(86.9%) | Nikki Haley(10.3%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(67.1%) | Bernie Sanders(27.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(64.3%) | Bernie Sanders(35.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(36.2%) | Ted Cruz(33.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(55.7%) | Hillary Clinton(42.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee