Lee County, Mississippi: Deep Red Country
Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+38.8
2024 Margin
R+6.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1984
Voting Streak
83K
Population
Lee County, Mississippi voted R+38.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 24,339 votes (68.87%). This represented a R+6.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+38.8
2020→2024 SwingR+6.3%
Voting StreakR since 1984
Elections on Record32
Demographics
Population83,343
Median Age
37.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
28.7%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$64,479(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.4%(US: 18.6%)
Black
29.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.7%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
2.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
42.5%(+26.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
7.3%(+2.1 vs US)
Black Protestant
5.1%(+2.9 vs US)
Catholic
1.6%(-17.1 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
0.6%(-1.4 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:37.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.1%↑
18-29
8.4%↓
30-44
19.8%
45-64
31.3%↑
65+
15.4%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturingVery high
21.8%Retail Trade
11.9%Professional ServicesBelow avg
8.1%EducationBelow avg
6.5%ConstructionBelow avg
5.5%HealthcareVery low
3.9%Political relevance:
Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.0%(10,616) | 68.9%(24,339) | R+38.8 | R+6.3 |
| 2020 | 33.0%(12,189) | 65.5%(24,207) | R+32.5 | D+4.5 |
| 2016 | 30.5%(10,029) | 67.5%(22,220) | R+37.0 | R+9.1 |
| 2012 | 35.6%(12,563) | 63.5%(22,415) | R+27.9 | D+2.6 |
| 2008 | 34.4%(12,021) | 64.9%(22,694) | R+30.5 | D+2.5 |
| 2004 | 33.0%(10,127) | 66.1%(20,254) | R+33.0 | R+7.5 |
| 2000 | 36.4%(9,142) | 62.0%(15,551) | R+25.5 | R+10.0 |
| 1996 | 38.9%(8,438) | 54.5%(11,815) | R+15.6 | D+4.5 |
| 1992 | 34.3%(7,710) | 54.4%(12,231) | R+20.1 | D+14.5 |
| 1988 | 31.9%(6,604) | 66.4%(13,767) | R+34.6 | D+1.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.8%(10,352) | 70.2%(24,415) | R+40.5 | R+15.0 |
| 2020 | 36.3%(13,372) | 61.7%(22,739) | R+25.4 | D+1.7 |
| 2018 | 36.4%(9,453) | 63.6%(16,493) | R+27.1 | R+0.6 |
| 2014 | 36.0%(6,790) | 62.5%(11,792) | R+26.5 | D+7.4 |
| 2012 | 32.3%(11,227) | 66.2%(23,043) | R+34.0 | R+4.1 |
| 2008 | 35.0%(12,074) | 65.0%(22,375) | R+29.9 | D+9.7 |
| 2006 | 29.3%(3,859) | 68.9%(9,063) | R+39.6 | D+49.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.8%(12,585) | R+88.8 | R+42.9 |
| 2000 | 26.3%(6,499) | 72.1%(17,834) | R+45.8 | D+9.9 |
| 1996 | 21.5%(4,504) | 77.3%(16,175) | R+55.8 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.9%(10,186) | 56.1%(13,024) | R+12.2 | D+5.2 |
| 2019 | 40.9%(10,293) | 58.3%(14,672) | R+17.4 | D+33.1 |
| 2015 | 24.2%(4,665) | 74.7%(14,402) | R+50.5 | R+12.8 |
| 2011 | 31.2%(7,740) | 68.8%(17,087) | R+37.6 | R+19.2 |
| 2007 | 40.8%(8,389) | 59.2%(12,191) | R+18.5 | R+3.2 |
| 2003 | 41.5%(9,690) | 56.8%(13,249) | R+15.2 | R+16.2 |
| 1999 | 50.0%(8,501) | 49.0%(8,341) | D+0.9 | D+18.9 |
| 1995 | 41.0%(7,189) | 59.0%(10,337) | R+18.0 | R+12.3 |
| 1991 | 45.8%(7,146) | 51.4%(8,028) | R+5.7 | D+13.6 |
| 1987 | 40.4%(6,939) | 59.6%(10,243) | R+19.2 | R+16.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab