Houston, Mississippi
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −14.1% |
| 2008 | −10.7% |
| 2012 | −7.5% |
| 2016 | −16.8% |
| 2020 | −13.9% |
| 2024 | −25.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 36.6%Harris518 | 62.4%Trump883 | 1.0% | R+25.8 | R+11.9 | R+24.3 | 1,415 | |
| R | 42.1%Biden665 | 56.0%Trump885 | 2.0% | R+13.9 | D+2.9 | R+18.4 | 1,581 | |
| R | 41.0%Clinton646 | 57.9%Trump911 | 1.1% | R+16.8 | R+9.4 | R+18.9 | 1,574 | |
| R | 45.5%Obama751 | 53.0%Romney874 | 1.5% | R+7.5 | D+3.2 | R+11.3 | 1,650 | |
| R | 44.0%Obama777 | 54.7%McCain965 | 1.2% | R+10.7 | D+3.4 | R+17.9 | 1,764 | |
| R | 42.4%Kerry690 | 56.4%Bush919 | 1.2% | R+14.1 | — | R+11.6 | 1,629 |
Houston sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 25.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 11.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.8 points.
A population of 3,741, a 46% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $44,023 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Houston, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Houston, Mississippi voted Republican by 25.8 points (R+25.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,415 votes cast, 518 went Democratic and 883 went Republican.
How many people live in Houston, Mississippi?
Houston, Mississippi has a population of 3,741 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Houston, Mississippi?
Median household income in Houston, Mississippi is $44,023 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Houston, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Houston, Mississippi from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.