Bolivar County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Bolivar County, MS (Mississippi) voted D+23.7 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 6,419 votes (61.51%) to 3,943 (37.79%) for Trump.
This represents a R+7.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bolivar County is classified as a solid Democratic county. Bolivar County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The county has a population of approximately 29,534.
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 | 61.5%(6,419) | 37.8%(3,943) | D+23.7 | R+7.1 |
| 2020 | 64.8%(8,904) | 34.0%(4,671) | D+30.8 | R+1.4 |
| 2016 | 65.4%(9,046) | 33.2%(4,590) | D+32.2 | R+5.9 |
| 2012 | 68.6%(10,582) | 30.5%(4,701) | D+38.1 | D+2.7 |
| 2008 | 67.2%(10,334) | 31.8%(4,891) | D+35.4 | D+8.6 |
| 2004 | 62.9%(9,631) | 36.2%(5,535) | D+26.8 | D+0.2 |
| 2000 | 62.3%(8,436) | 35.8%(4,847) | D+26.5 | R+8.7 |
| 1996 | 65.8%(8,670) | 30.6%(4,027) | D+35.2 | D+6.8 |
| 1992 | 61.9%(8,801) | 33.4%(4,752) | D+28.5 | D+17.8 |
| 1988 | 54.0%(7,606) | 43.3%(6,105) | D+10.7 | R+0.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bolivar County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.2%(6,200) | 39.8%(4,101) | D+20.4 | R+16.1 |
| 2020 | 67.9%(9,330) | 31.4%(4,317) | D+36.5 | R+27.2 |
| 2018 | 132.1%(14,023) | 68.5%(7,269) | D+63.6 | D+58.8 |
| 2014 | 51.8%(4,410) | 46.9%(3,996) | D+4.9 | R+19.5 |
| 2012 | 60.5%(8,277) | 36.1%(4,939) | D+24.4 | R+25.2 |
| 2008 | 125.4%(17,907) | 75.7%(10,818) | D+49.6 | D+38.6 |
| 2006 | 54.9%(4,302) | 43.8%(3,436) | D+11.0 | D+94.3 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.3%(5,660) | R+83.3 | R+88.1 |
| 2000 | 51.0%(6,391) | 46.1%(5,781) | D+4.9 | D+16.1 |
| 1996 | 42.8%(4,294) | 54.1%(5,423) | R+11.3 | D+12.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.0%(5,886) | 29.0%(2,405) | D+42.0 | D+6.9 |
| 2019 | 67.0%(6,761) | 32.0%(3,224) | D+35.1 | D+26.7 |
| 2015 | 53.7%(5,040) | 45.3%(4,255) | D+8.4 | R+14.4 |
| 2011 | 61.4%(6,482) | 38.6%(4,083) | D+22.7 | D+6.6 |
| 2007 | 58.1%(5,010) | 41.9%(3,620) | D+16.1 | R+11.8 |
| 2003 | 63.0%(7,176) | 35.1%(3,995) | D+27.9 | D+0.6 |
| 1999 | 62.4%(6,765) | 35.1%(3,806) | D+27.3 | D+0.5 |
| 1995 | 63.4%(7,713) | 36.6%(4,453) | D+26.8 | D+1.8 |
| 1991 | 61.6%(5,146) | 36.7%(3,062) | D+25.0 | D+0.9 |
| 1987 | 62.0%(6,633) | 38.0%(4,060) | D+24.1 | D+4.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab