Waynesboro, Mississippi
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | +21.7% |
| 2016 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | +16.9% |
| 2024 | +14.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 56.9%Harris1,028 | 42.4%Trump766 | 0.7% | D+14.5 | R+2.4 | D+16.0 | 1,807 | |
| D | 57.7%Biden1,222 | 40.8%Trump864 | 1.5% | D+16.9 | D+0.5 | D+12.5 | 2,118 | |
| D | 57.7%Clinton1,204 | 41.3%Trump861 | 1.0% | D+16.5 | R+5.2 | D+14.4 | 2,085 | |
| D | 60.5%Obama1,446 | 38.8%Romney928 | 0.7% | D+21.7 | D+4.7 | D+17.8 | 2,391 | |
| D | 57.9%Obama1,380 | 40.9%McCain976 | 1.2% | D+16.9 | D+6.3 | D+9.7 | 2,385 | |
| D | 55.2%Kerry1,120 | 44.6%Bush905 | 0.2% | D+10.6 | — | D+13.0 | 2,030 |
Waynesboro sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.7 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.5 points.
A population of 4,518, a 32% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $31,684 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Waynesboro, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Waynesboro, Mississippi voted Democratic by 14.5 points (D+14.5), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,807 votes cast, 1,028 went Democratic and 766 went Republican.
How many people live in Waynesboro, Mississippi?
Waynesboro, Mississippi has a population of 4,518 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Waynesboro, Mississippi?
Median household income in Waynesboro, Mississippi is $31,684 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Waynesboro, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Waynesboro, Mississippi from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.