Covington County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Covington County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+33.3 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,869 votes (66.23%) to 2,921 (32.96%) for Harris.
This represents a R+7.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Covington County is classified as a deep Republican county. Covington County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 18,148.
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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 | 33.0%(2,921) | 66.2%(5,869) | R+33.3 | R+7.2 |
| 2020 | 36.5%(3,416) | 62.5%(5,854) | R+26.0 | R+1.5 |
| 2016 | 37.2%(3,276) | 61.7%(5,435) | R+24.5 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 41.5%(3,878) | 57.8%(5,405) | R+16.3 | D+1.3 |
| 2008 | 40.7%(3,852) | 58.4%(5,523) | R+17.7 | D+5.2 |
| 2004 | 38.3%(3,158) | 61.1%(5,044) | R+22.9 | R+0.2 |
| 2000 | 38.1%(2,623) | 60.8%(4,180) | R+22.6 | R+13.3 |
| 1996 | 41.7%(2,628) | 51.0%(3,219) | R+9.4 | D+1.3 |
| 1992 | 39.7%(2,775) | 50.4%(3,525) | R+10.7 | D+10.6 |
| 1988 | 39.1%(2,591) | 60.4%(4,005) | R+21.3 | D+9.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Covington County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.7%(2,879) | 67.3%(5,924) | R+34.6 | R+13.6 |
| 2020 | 38.8%(3,637) | 59.8%(5,604) | R+21.0 | D+20.7 |
| 2018 | 77.2%(5,237) | 118.9%(8,070) | R+41.7 | R+23.4 |
| 2014 | 39.1%(2,000) | 57.5%(2,940) | R+18.4 | D+4.3 |
| 2012 | 37.2%(3,382) | 59.8%(5,440) | R+22.6 | D+11.6 |
| 2008 | 82.7%(7,630) | 117.0%(10,791) | R+34.3 | D+1.8 |
| 2006 | 31.1%(1,510) | 67.1%(3,264) | R+36.1 | D+48.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 84.1%(4,685) | R+84.1 | R+34.6 |
| 2000 | 23.2%(1,653) | 72.6%(5,178) | R+49.4 | D+3.3 |
| 1996 | 22.5%(1,436) | 75.1%(4,802) | R+52.7 | R+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.9%(2,658) | 57.1%(3,541) | R+14.2 | R+3.4 |
| 2019 | 43.8%(3,169) | 54.6%(3,952) | R+10.8 | D+30.4 |
| 2015 | 28.8%(1,838) | 70.0%(4,471) | R+41.2 | R+23.0 |
| 2011 | 40.9%(3,156) | 59.1%(4,567) | R+18.3 | R+14.7 |
| 2007 | 48.2%(3,398) | 51.8%(3,651) | R+3.6 | D+6.9 |
| 2003 | 43.4%(3,164) | 53.9%(3,931) | R+10.5 | R+4.5 |
| 1999 | 46.0%(2,504) | 52.1%(2,834) | R+6.1 | D+17.8 |
| 1995 | 38.1%(2,550) | 61.9%(4,151) | R+23.9 | D+2.5 |
| 1991 | 35.8%(2,270) | 62.2%(3,948) | R+26.4 | R+20.5 |
| 1987 | 47.0%(2,528) | 53.0%(2,846) | R+5.9 | R+18.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab