HarrisDemocratic19.5%1,078TrumpRepublican79.9%4,425KennedyIndependent0.2%9
R+60.4- Lead
- 3,347
- Total
- 5,539
- vs nation
- R+59.0
- Turnout
- 62.1%
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Perry County, MS
Contests in this Place (87 available)
President34 · 1892–2024 · 3 mapped
▦ precinct · ▥ counties · ▢ no spatial detail
President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
President results by year
2024 turnout 62.1% of 8,919 citizens 18+
BidenDemocratic23.0%1,362TrumpRepublican76.1%4,500JorgensenLibertarian0.4%21
R+53.0- Lead
- 3,138
- Total
- 5,916
- vs nation
- R+57.5
- Turnout
- 64.9%
ClintonDemocratic22.5%1,220TrumpRepublican76.1%4,135JohnsonLibertarian0.9%47
R+53.7- Lead
- 2,915
- Total
- 5,432
- vs nation
- R+55.8
- Turnout
- 58.4%
ObamaDemocratic26.7%1,527RomneyRepublican72.3%4,137OtherAll other candidates1.0%58
R+45.6- Lead
- 2,610
- Total
- 5,722
- vs nation
- R+49.5
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic27.1%1,533McCainRepublican71.8%4,067OtherAll other candidates1.1%64
R+44.7- Lead
- 2,534
- Total
- 5,664
- vs nation
- R+52.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic25.1%1,261BushRepublican74.5%3,747OtherAll other candidates0.4%22
R+49.4- Lead
- 2,486
- Total
- 5,030
- vs nation
- R+47.0
- Turnout
- —
GoreDemocratic29.5%1,285BushRepublican69.4%3,026NaderGreen0.5%22
R+39.9- Lead
- 1,741
- Total
- 4,359
- vs nation
- R+40.5
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic34.9%1,413DoleRepublican53.7%2,178PerotReform11.1%450
R+18.9- Lead
- 765
- Total
- 4,054
- vs nation
- R+27.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+60.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 11,4492024 5-year
- Population density
- 18 / sq mi2024 5-year · TIGER/Line
- Land area
- 647 sq miTIGER/Line
- Median household income
- $49,6342024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 77.3%2024 5-year
- Black
- 15.4%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.9%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+95.8 in 1936MIT Election Lab
- Peak Republican margin
- R+72.8 in 1964MIT Election Lab
- Most similar
- Smith County, MS · twin score 92.5
Turnout and midterm durability
Participation measured against the same-year citizen voting-age population. Audited cycles count total general-election participants — ballots or participating voters, not presidential candidate votes. Cycles before 2016 predate that series and are derived from the certified presidential returns instead; they are marked everywhere they appear and are excluded from the figures below.
2004–20248 cycles · 5 audited
- 2024 turnout
- 62.1%5,539 participants ÷ 8,919 CVAP
- 2020→2022 drop-off
- +25.9 ptsPresidential-dependent
- Drop-off vs state
- -2.0 ptsPositive means a larger decline than the statewide pattern
- Mechanical 2026
- 36.2%–42.0%Recent-cycle and two-cycle persistence scenarios; not a forecast
Participation by cycle
Presidential Midterm Derived, pre-2016
Select a presidential cycle to show it on the map and results ledger above.
| Cycle | Participants | CVAP | Turnout | Series | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,539 | 8,919 ± 258 | 62.1% | Audited | A/A | |
| 2022Mid | 3,481 | 8,926 ± 210 | 39.0% | Audited | A/A |
| 5,987 | 9,223 ± 163 | 64.9% | Audited | A/A | |
| 2018Mid | 4,062 | 9,216 ± 57 | 44.1% | Audited | A/A |
| 5,432 | 9,296 ± 57 | 58.4% | Audited | A/A | |
| 5,722 | 9,125 | 62.7% | Derived | — | |
| 5,664 | 8,854 | 64.0% | Derived | — | |
| 5,030 | 8,583 extrapolated | 58.6% | Derived | — |
Sources and methods
Audited cycles (2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024) count total general-election participants against the same-year CVAP special tabulation, each cell carrying its own numerator and denominator quality grade. Derived cycles (2004, 2008, 2012) come from the certified presidential returns on this page over the ACS 5-year CVAP series, so they measure presidential votes cast rather than ballots — a floor on participation. Where a derived cycle predates the ACS its denominator is extrapolated rather than read, and says so on its own line below. They are shown for the longer arc and are excluded from the drop-off, excess-drop-off, and 2026 scenario figures above.
- 2024: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 311/228.
- 2022: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 306/183.
- 2020: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 301/2.
- 2018: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 297/138.
- 2016: numerator source 158, denominator source 157; total voters participating; eavs-f1a-v1:observed:native; allocation share 0.0%; series 293/111.
- 2012 (derived): Certified presidential returns · ACS 5-year CVAP (B05003); presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count.
- 2008 (derived): Certified presidential returns · ACS 5-year CVAP (B05003); presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count.
- 2004 (derived): Certified presidential returns · extrapolated CVAP denominator; presidential votes cast — a floor on participation, not a ballot count; 2004 predates the ACS, so the denominator is a linear back-extrapolation from the 2008 and 2012 CVAP values, not a read figure.
Interactive election map
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The map and local result cover Perry County only. The complete district District 4 result is shown below for comparison.
Perry County result
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D. Ryan Grover0—
Jeffrey Hulum III0—
Paul James Blackman0—
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Precinct data
Results by precinct
31 precincts · 5,539 votes
Precinct boundaries and identifiers are cycle-specific. This table does not join rows across years without a validated crosswalk.
| Precinct -Richton Holly Street 3060Richton Holly Street 3060 | 109 | 1,072 | 7 | 1,188 | 9.2% | 90.2% | R+81.1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precinct -Runnelstown 2040Runnelstown 2040 | 48 | 913 | 4 | 965 | 5.0% | 94.6% | R+89.6 |
| Precinct -Janice 5140Janice 5140 | 49 | 483 | 1 | 533 | 9.2% | 90.6% | R+81.4 |
| Precinct -Arlington 4100Arlington 4100 | 64 | 407 | 3 | 474 | 13.5% | 85.9% | R+72.4 |
| Precinct -Beaumont District 1 1030Beaumont District 1 1030 | 296 | 97 | 2 | 395 | 74.9% | 24.6% | D+50.4 |
| Precinct -Indian Springs 1010Indian Springs 1010 | 118 | 247 | 1 | 366 | 32.2% | 67.5% | R+35.2 |
| Precinct -Richton Multi Purpose 4080Richton Multi Purpose 4080 | 76 | 205 | 8 | 289 | 26.3% | 70.9% | R+44.6 |
| Precinct -Hintonville 4090Hintonville 4090 | 76 | 196 | 2 | 274 | 27.7% | 71.5% | R+43.8 |
| Precinct -Courthouse 5110Courthouse 5110 | 33 | 181 | 4 | 218 | 15.1% | 83.0% | R+67.9 |
| Precinct -Prospect 2050Prospect 2050 | 11 | 155 | 0 | 166 | 6.6% | 93.4% | R+86.7 |
| Precinct -New Augusta Community CenterNew Augusta Community Center | 72 | 82 | 0 | 154 | 46.8% | 53.2% | R+6.5 |
| Precinct -Beaumont Voting Precinct 5120Beaumont Voting Precinct 5120 | 26 | 107 | 1 | 134 | 19.4% | 79.9% | R+60.4 |
| Precinct -Buck Creek 4110Buck Creek 4110 | 4 | 118 | 0 | 122 | 3.3% | 96.7% | R+93.4 |
| Precinct -McSwain Community CenterMcSwain Community Center | 78 | 33 | 2 | 113 | 69.0% | 29.2% | D+39.8 |
| Precinct -Deep Creek 5150Deep Creek 5150 | 14 | 68 | 1 | 83 | 16.9% | 81.9% | R+65.1 |
| Precinct -Thompson Hill 5130Thompson Hill 5130 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 65 | 6.2% | 93.8% | R+87.7 |
| Arlington Voting District28_28111403 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Beaumont City Hall Voting District28_28111503 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Beaumont Library Voting District28_28111103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Deep Creek Voting District28_28111505 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Hintonville Voting District28_28111402 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Holly Street Voting District28_28111301 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Indian Springs Voting District28_28111102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Janice Voting District28_28111504 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| N.A. Courthouse Voting District28_28111501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| New Augusta Elementary Voting District28_28111101 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Prospect Voting District28_28111201 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Richton City Hall Voting District28_28111302 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Richton Multi-Purpose Voting District28_28111401 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Runnelstown Voting District28_28111202 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
| Thompson Hill Voting District28_28111502 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | No votes |
presidential history
Party record book
Perry County, MS · the strongest Democratic and Republican presidential performances recorded here, measured three ways.
1892–2024 · 34 presidential cycles
Highest vote share
Largest share of the presidential candidate vote cast here.
Democratic
Franklin D. Roosevelt1936
97.9%
737 votes · D+95.8
Runner-up · Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940 · 97.9%
Republican
Barry Goldwater1964
86.4%
1,775 votes · R+72.8
Runner-up · Richard Nixon, 1972 · 84.1%
Most votes
Largest number of votes cast for the party’s presidential nominee here.
Democratic
Jimmy Carter1976
1,965votes
52.8% of the vote · D+11.8
Runner-up · Jimmy Carter, 1980 · 1,957 votes
Republican
Donald Trump2020
4,500votes
76.1% of the vote · R+53.0
Runner-up · Donald Trump, 2024 · 4,425 votes
Best relative to the U.S.
This Place’s margin against the national margin in the same election — positive when it leaned toward the party more than the country did.
Democratic
John W. Davis1924
+97.3pts D vs U.S.
Place D+72.1 · U.S. R+25.2
Runner-up · William J. Bryan, 1896 · +91.0 pts
Republican
Barry Goldwater1964
+95.4pts R vs U.S.
Place R+72.8 · U.S. D+22.6
Runner-up · Donald Trump, 2024 · +59.0 pts
current representation
Current officeholders
DJohnny DuPreeState Senate · 45
RShane BarnettState House · 86
RElliot BurchState House · 105
Seats representing Perry County, MS. A county elects none of these itself — they are the members for the 1 congressional, 1 state senate and 2 state house districts it falls inside, so parts of the county are represented by different members.
U.S. House elections · 3 House
Senate and governor results are in the Office selector at the top of this page.
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,939 |
| 2018 | 8,996 |
| 2020 | 8,897 |
| 2022 | 8,660 |
| 2024 | 8,832 |
domestic migration
Who moves in and out
Net migration over time, and who arrivals are — where they came from and what those places vote
+108 net domestic migration · 2025
20112025
Net −162 over 2011–2025 · gain loss
Arrivals reported $39,636 in average income, against $55,475 for residents who stayed — 29% lower. (IRS SOI, 2022–23)
The places arrivals came from lean R+35.6 on average — 25 points more Democratic-leaning than Perry County, MS itself (R+60.4).
Where arrivals came from lean of each source
- Forrest County, MS82R+17.9
- Greene County, MS26R+69.8
- Jones County, MS24R+46.8
- Lamar County, MS22R+48.8
Where departures went households, 2022–23
- Forrest County, MS71
- Greene County, MS23
- Jones County, MS23
Migration is one input to a place’s political change, not its cause — a shift can also come from residents changing their minds, generational turnover, or turnout. These figures describe the places people moved between; they do not measure how any mover voted.
| Year | Net domestic migration |
|---|---|
| 2011 | −94 |
| 2012 | −216 |
| 2013 | +4 |
| 2014 | +50 |
| 2015 | +31 |
| 2016 | +4 |
| 2017 | −51 |
| 2018 | −110 |
| 2019 | +44 |
| 2021 | +131 |
| 2022 | −22 |
| 2023 | −15 |
| 2024 | −26 |
| 2025 | +108 |
Perry County's R+60.4 margin in 2024 places it among the most heavily one-sided counties in the state. Its small, rural population of roughly 12,000 reflects the broader demographic pattern of deep-south piney woods counties with limited urban centers.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 95.8 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 72.8 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 60.4 points.
A population of 11,449, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,634 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Smith County and Casey County.
Political twins — counties
The counties whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.
Smith County
Mississippi
92.5twin score
2004–2024 trajectoryAmerican ancestry≠ Irish ancestry
Casey County
Kentucky
88.8twin score
American ancestry2004–2008 trajectorycollege share≠ % Black
Wilkes County
North Carolina
88.7twin score
2000–2024 trajectoryAmerican ancestry% Evangelical≠ population scale
Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Perry County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Perry County, Mississippi voted Republican by 60.4 points (R+60.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,539 votes cast, 1,078 went Democratic and 4,425 went Republican.
When did Perry County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Perry County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Perry County, Mississippi?
Perry County, Mississippi has a population of 11,449 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Perry County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Perry County, Mississippi is $49,634 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Perry County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Perry County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 14 went Republican.