Benton County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Benton County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+31.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 2,535 votes (65.27%) to 1,318 (33.93%) for Harris.
This represents a R+10.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Benton County is classified as a deep Republican county. Benton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 7,589.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.9%(1,318) | 65.3%(2,535) | R+31.3 | R+10.6 |
| 2020 | 39.1%(1,679) | 59.9%(2,570) | R+20.8 | R+7.5 |
| 2016 | 42.7%(1,719) | 56.0%(2,251) | R+13.2 | R+13.5 |
| 2012 | 49.8%(2,051) | 49.6%(2,041) | D+0.2 | D+2.4 |
| 2008 | 48.0%(2,227) | 50.2%(2,329) | R+2.2 | R+8.7 |
| 2004 | 52.9%(2,245) | 46.4%(1,969) | D+6.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(1,886) | 44.8%(1,561) | D+9.3 | R+20.7 |
| 1996 | 61.4%(1,944) | 31.4%(993) | D+30.0 | D+1.0 |
| 1992 | 60.7%(2,402) | 31.7%(1,253) | D+29.1 | D+24.4 |
| 1988 | 51.9%(1,718) | 47.3%(1,565) | D+4.6 | D+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Benton County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.7%(1,280) | 66.3%(2,522) | R+32.7 | R+22.1 |
| 2020 | 43.6%(1,868) | 54.2%(2,320) | R+10.6 | D+16.9 |
| 2018 | 88.7%(2,315) | 116.1%(3,032) | R+27.5 | R+30.1 |
| 2014 | 50.5%(970) | 47.9%(920) | D+2.6 | D+6.2 |
| 2012 | 47.0%(1,866) | 50.6%(2,010) | R+3.6 | D+10.8 |
| 2008 | 92.1%(4,045) | 106.5%(4,678) | R+14.4 | R+8.4 |
| 2006 | 46.0%(960) | 52.0%(1,085) | R+6.0 | D+75.1 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 81.1%(1,272) | R+81.1 | R+53.2 |
| 2000 | 34.2%(1,178) | 62.1%(2,139) | R+27.9 | R+0.0 |
| 1996 | 34.7%(1,015) | 62.5%(1,831) | R+27.9 | R+2.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.1%(1,187) | 57.9%(1,632) | R+15.8 | D+3.6 |
| 2019 | 39.6%(1,025) | 59.0%(1,526) | R+19.4 | D+9.4 |
| 2015 | 34.6%(958) | 63.4%(1,753) | R+28.8 | R+16.5 |
| 2011 | 43.9%(1,505) | 56.1%(1,924) | R+12.2 | R+16.0 |
| 2007 | 51.9%(1,190) | 48.1%(1,103) | D+3.8 | R+22.8 |
| 2003 | 62.3%(1,902) | 35.7%(1,091) | D+26.5 | R+16.1 |
| 1999 | 69.3%(1,653) | 26.7%(636) | D+42.6 | D+38.6 |
| 1995 | 52.0%(1,714) | 48.0%(1,582) | D+4.0 | R+29.6 |
| 1991 | 66.0%(1,755) | 32.4%(861) | D+33.6 | D+7.5 |
| 1987 | 63.1%(1,606) | 36.9%(941) | D+26.1 | R+15.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab