Forrest County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Forrest County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+17.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 16,579 votes (58.24%) to 11,475 (40.31%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Forrest County is classified as a solid Republican county. Forrest County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1952. The county has a population of approximately 78,272.
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 | 40.3%(11,475) | 58.2%(16,579) | R+17.9 | R+6.8 |
| 2020 | 43.5%(13,755) | 54.6%(17,290) | R+11.2 | D+2.2 |
| 2016 | 41.8%(11,716) | 55.1%(15,461) | R+13.3 | R+2.4 |
| 2012 | 43.9%(13,272) | 54.8%(16,574) | R+10.9 | D+2.6 |
| 2008 | 42.8%(11,622) | 56.3%(15,296) | R+13.5 | D+9.3 |
| 2004 | 38.2%(10,220) | 61.0%(16,318) | R+22.8 | R+1.3 |
| 2000 | 38.2%(8,500) | 59.7%(13,281) | R+21.5 | R+5.3 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(7,965) | 55.2%(11,278) | R+16.2 | D+1.8 |
| 1992 | 36.6%(8,333) | 54.6%(12,432) | R+18.0 | D+16.2 |
| 1988 | 32.6%(6,953) | 66.8%(14,249) | R+34.2 | D+5.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Forrest County, MS • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6%(11,221) | 60.4%(17,104) | R+20.8 | R+17.0 |
| 2020 | 47.0%(14,871) | 50.8%(16,079) | R+3.8 | D+12.9 |
| 2018 | 88.5%(19,742) | 105.2%(23,472) | R+16.7 | D+14.2 |
| 2014 | 33.2%(4,766) | 64.1%(9,196) | R+30.9 | R+15.3 |
| 2012 | 40.8%(12,053) | 56.4%(16,659) | R+15.6 | D+24.9 |
| 2008 | 79.6%(20,909) | 120.1%(31,547) | R+40.5 | D+0.3 |
| 2006 | 28.7%(4,031) | 69.5%(9,752) | R+40.8 | D+47.2 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.0%(13,771) | R+88.0 | R+47.3 |
| 2000 | 28.2%(6,371) | 68.9%(15,571) | R+40.7 | D+23.1 |
| 1996 | 17.4%(3,569) | 81.2%(16,626) | R+63.8 | R+11.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50.4%(9,134) | 49.6%(8,999) | D+0.7 | D+1.5 |
| 2019 | 48.8%(10,223) | 49.6%(10,380) | R+0.8 | D+40.0 |
| 2015 | 28.8%(4,968) | 69.6%(11,998) | R+40.8 | R+25.7 |
| 2011 | 42.4%(9,268) | 57.6%(12,574) | R+15.1 | D+7.3 |
| 2007 | 38.8%(6,232) | 61.2%(9,839) | R+22.4 | R+3.6 |
| 2003 | 39.9%(7,562) | 58.7%(11,134) | R+18.8 | R+17.1 |
| 1999 | 48.6%(7,832) | 50.3%(8,105) | R+1.7 | D+20.0 |
| 1995 | 39.1%(6,765) | 60.9%(10,515) | R+21.7 | R+6.5 |
| 1991 | 41.6%(7,371) | 56.8%(10,072) | R+15.2 | R+10.7 |
| 1987 | 47.7%(8,030) | 52.3%(8,795) | R+4.5 | D+5.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab