Clay County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Clay County, MS (Mississippi) voted D+10.4 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 4,960 votes (54.76%) to 4,017 (44.35%) for Trump.
This represents a R+5.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Clay County is classified as a lean Democratic county. Clay County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988. The county has a population of approximately 18,383.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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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 | 54.8%(4,960) | 44.4%(4,017) | D+10.4 | R+5.9 |
| 2020 | 57.4%(5,844) | 41.0%(4,181) | D+16.3 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 57.2%(5,722) | 41.5%(4,150) | D+15.7 | R+6.2 |
| 2012 | 60.6%(6,712) | 38.8%(4,291) | D+21.9 | D+3.0 |
| 2008 | 59.1%(6,558) | 40.3%(4,466) | D+18.9 | D+14.4 |
| 2004 | 52.0%(4,753) | 47.5%(4,342) | D+4.5 | R+7.1 |
| 2000 | 55.3%(4,515) | 43.7%(3,570) | D+11.6 | R+5.9 |
| 1996 | 56.4%(4,267) | 39.0%(2,948) | D+17.4 | D+2.0 |
| 1992 | 54.0%(4,620) | 38.5%(3,297) | D+15.4 | D+12.7 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(3,849) | 48.3%(3,645) | D+2.7 | D+3.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Clay County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.6%(4,886) | 46.4%(4,228) | D+7.2 | R+13.8 |
| 2020 | 60.0%(6,171) | 38.9%(4,006) | D+21.0 | R+13.2 |
| 2018 | 119.0%(9,056) | 84.7%(6,447) | D+34.3 | D+22.9 |
| 2014 | 55.3%(3,522) | 43.9%(2,797) | D+11.4 | R+2.4 |
| 2012 | 56.1%(6,067) | 42.3%(4,579) | D+13.8 | R+6.5 |
| 2008 | 110.4%(11,736) | 90.2%(9,585) | D+20.2 | D+23.9 |
| 2006 | 47.3%(2,787) | 50.9%(3,002) | R+3.6 | D+68.4 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 72.0%(4,356) | R+72.0 | R+60.9 |
| 2000 | 43.4%(3,737) | 54.6%(4,700) | R+11.2 | D+18.4 |
| 1996 | 34.4%(2,575) | 64.0%(4,790) | R+29.6 | R+9.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.4%(4,547) | 35.6%(2,509) | D+28.9 | D+6.3 |
| 2019 | 61.0%(4,452) | 38.4%(2,801) | D+22.6 | D+23.4 |
| 2015 | 49.1%(3,547) | 49.8%(3,601) | R+0.7 | R+5.4 |
| 2011 | 52.3%(3,895) | 47.7%(3,552) | D+4.6 | R+4.2 |
| 2007 | 54.4%(4,085) | 45.6%(3,427) | D+8.8 | R+8.7 |
| 2003 | 58.0%(4,827) | 40.6%(3,375) | D+17.5 | R+2.7 |
| 1999 | 59.3%(3,402) | 39.2%(2,247) | D+20.1 | D+11.2 |
| 1995 | 54.5%(3,669) | 45.5%(3,065) | D+9.0 | R+8.5 |
| 1991 | 58.2%(3,131) | 40.7%(2,192) | D+17.4 | D+5.4 |
| 1987 | 56.0%(3,375) | 44.0%(2,649) | D+12.1 | R+8.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab