Hancock County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hancock County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+58.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 16,684 votes (78.79%) to 4,262 (20.13%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hancock County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hancock County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980. The county has a population of approximately 46,167.
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 | 20.1%(4,262) | 78.8%(16,684) | R+58.7 | R+3.2 |
| 2020 | 21.5%(4,504) | 77.0%(16,132) | R+55.5 | D+3.9 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(3,344) | 78.3%(13,811) | R+59.3 | R+6.6 |
| 2012 | 22.8%(3,917) | 75.5%(12,964) | R+52.7 | D+1.5 |
| 2008 | 22.1%(3,768) | 76.3%(13,020) | R+54.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2004 | 28.6%(5,107) | 70.4%(12,581) | R+41.8 | R+10.7 |
| 2000 | 33.0%(4,801) | 64.1%(9,326) | R+31.1 | R+17.8 |
| 1996 | 37.8%(4,303) | 51.2%(5,820) | R+13.3 | R+0.2 |
| 1992 | 34.6%(4,651) | 47.8%(6,422) | R+13.2 | D+21.1 |
| 1988 | 32.2%(3,760) | 66.4%(7,763) | R+34.3 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hancock County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.6%(4,104) | 80.4%(16,797) | R+60.7 | R+17.9 |
| 2020 | 27.2%(5,651) | 70.0%(14,537) | R+42.8 | D+58.9 |
| 2018 | 57.3%(6,743) | 159.0%(18,705) | R+101.7 | R+50.5 |
| 2014 | 21.8%(2,004) | 73.0%(6,699) | R+51.2 | R+3.6 |
| 2012 | 24.2%(4,037) | 71.7%(11,980) | R+47.5 | D+40.9 |
| 2008 | 56.1%(9,174) | 144.5%(23,635) | R+88.4 | R+25.2 |
| 2006 | 17.4%(1,329) | 80.5%(6,166) | R+63.2 | D+22.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.8%(7,034) | R+85.8 | R+32.4 |
| 2000 | 21.5%(3,151) | 75.0%(10,978) | R+53.5 | R+0.7 |
| 1996 | 22.2%(2,559) | 75.0%(8,625) | R+52.7 | R+8.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.8%(2,896) | 72.2%(7,503) | R+44.3 | R+1.2 |
| 2019 | 27.8%(3,278) | 70.9%(8,358) | R+43.1 | D+16.3 |
| 2015 | 19.3%(1,634) | 78.6%(6,675) | R+59.4 | R+14.1 |
| 2011 | 27.4%(3,330) | 72.6%(8,837) | R+45.3 | R+1.3 |
| 2007 | 28.0%(2,828) | 72.0%(7,261) | R+43.9 | R+30.1 |
| 2003 | 41.8%(5,328) | 55.6%(7,085) | R+13.8 | R+10.4 |
| 1999 | 44.5%(5,595) | 47.9%(6,026) | R+3.4 | D+8.6 |
| 1995 | 44.0%(5,204) | 56.0%(6,622) | R+12.0 | R+40.7 |
| 1991 | 63.5%(6,278) | 34.8%(3,437) | D+28.7 | D+12.0 |
| 1987 | 58.4%(4,729) | 41.6%(3,371) | D+16.8 | R+17.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab