Quitman County, Mississippi: Black Belt
Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+30.7
2024 Margin
R+4.1%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1976
Voting Streak
6K
Population
Quitman County, Mississippi voted D+30.7 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 1,725 votes (64.44%). This represented a R+4.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+30.7
2020→2024 SwingR+4.1%
Voting StreakD since 1976
Elections on Record32
Demographics
Population6,176
Median Age
40.1(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
15.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$31,192(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
24.9%(US: 57.5%)
Black
73.6%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
61.9%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
33.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
34.7%(+18.2 vs US)
Black Protestant
17.8%(+15.6 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
5.4%
Age Distribution
Median:40.1 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.0%
18-29
8.1%↓
30-44
17.6%
45-64
33.1%↑
65+
18.2%
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSManufacturing
10.8%Retail TradeBelow avg
7.7%Professional ServicesBelow avg
7.6%EducationBelow avg
5.8%HealthcareVery low
5.7%ConstructionBelow avg
5.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 64.4%(1,725) | 33.7%(902) | D+30.7 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 66.7%(2,150) | 31.8%(1,026) | D+34.8 | R+4.1 |
| 2016 | 68.7%(2,312) | 29.8%(1,001) | D+39.0 | R+4.3 |
| 2012 | 71.3%(2,837) | 28.1%(1,116) | D+43.3 | D+8.0 |
| 2008 | 67.3%(2,803) | 32.0%(1,334) | D+35.2 | D+15.6 |
| 2004 | 59.5%(2,032) | 39.8%(1,360) | D+19.7 | R+4.4 |
| 2000 | 61.6%(2,103) | 37.5%(1,280) | D+24.1 | R+6.8 |
| 1996 | 63.5%(2,186) | 32.5%(1,121) | D+30.9 | D+7.2 |
| 1992 | 59.2%(2,422) | 35.5%(1,451) | D+23.7 | D+8.4 |
| 1988 | 57.4%(2,497) | 42.1%(1,832) | D+15.3 | D+12.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.1%(1,629) | 36.9%(952) | D+26.2 | R+17.7 |
| 2020 | 71.3%(2,307) | 27.3%(883) | D+44.0 | R+0.7 |
| 2018 | 72.3%(1,788) | 27.7%(684) | D+44.7 | D+26.1 |
| 2014 | 58.3%(1,464) | 39.7%(998) | D+18.6 | R+16.4 |
| 2012 | 65.7%(2,368) | 30.8%(1,109) | D+35.0 | D+14.8 |
| 2008 | 60.1%(2,317) | 39.9%(1,541) | D+20.1 | D+3.2 |
| 2006 | 57.5%(1,182) | 40.6%(834) | D+16.9 | D+90.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 73.1%(1,088) | R+73.1 | R+75.1 |
| 2000 | 49.3%(1,849) | 47.3%(1,773) | D+2.0 | D+5.5 |
| 1996 | 47.4%(1,693) | 50.8%(1,816) | R+3.4 | D+6.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.0%(1,651) | 28.0%(642) | D+44.0 | D+3.9 |
| 2019 | 69.1%(1,937) | 29.0%(813) | D+40.1 | D+43.2 |
| 2015 | 47.4%(1,359) | 50.6%(1,449) | R+3.1 | R+16.0 |
| 2011 | 56.4%(1,307) | 43.6%(1,009) | D+12.9 | R+0.3 |
| 2007 | 56.6%(1,331) | 43.4%(1,021) | D+13.2 | R+21.8 |
| 2003 | 66.7%(2,475) | 31.6%(1,175) | D+35.0 | R+11.9 |
| 1999 | 71.4%(2,486) | 24.5%(852) | D+46.9 | D+28.8 |
| 1995 | 59.1%(2,317) | 40.9%(1,604) | D+18.2 | R+7.9 |
| 1991 | 62.3%(2,041) | 36.2%(1,187) | D+26.1 | D+1.2 |
| 1987 | 62.5%(2,391) | 37.5%(1,437) | D+24.9 | R+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
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