Leland, Mississippi
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | +22.7% |
| 2012 | +25.8% |
| 2016 | +23.4% |
| 2020 | +24.4% |
| 2024 | +18.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.8%Harris899 | 40.4%Trump618 | 0.8% | D+18.4 | R+6.0 | D+19.8 | 1,529 | |
| D | 61.5%Biden1,060 | 37.1%Trump640 | 1.3% | D+24.4 | D+0.9 | D+19.9 | 1,723 | |
| D | 61.1%Clinton1,020 | 37.7%Trump629 | 1.2% | D+23.4 | R+2.4 | D+21.3 | 1,669 | |
| D | 62.7%Obama1,669 | 36.9%Romney982 | 0.4% | D+25.8 | D+3.1 | D+22.0 | 2,662 | |
| D | 60.6%Obama1,263 | 37.8%McCain789 | 1.6% | D+22.7 | D+15.9 | D+15.5 | 2,085 | |
| D | 52.6%Kerry1,106 | 45.7%Bush962 | 1.7% | D+6.8 | — | D+9.3 | 2,103 |
Leland sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 25.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.4 points.
A population of 3,777, a 24% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $37,406 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Leland, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Leland, Mississippi voted Democratic by 18.4 points (D+18.4), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,529 votes cast, 899 went Democratic and 618 went Republican.
How many people live in Leland, Mississippi?
Leland, Mississippi has a population of 3,777 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Leland, Mississippi?
Median household income in Leland, Mississippi is $37,406 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Leland, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Leland, Mississippi from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.