Kemper County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Kemper County, MS (Mississippi) voted D+16.9 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 2,381 votes (58.27%) to 1,691 (41.39%) for Trump.
This represents a R+6.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Kemper County is classified as a solid Democratic county. Kemper County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1992. The county has a population of approximately 8,729.
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 | 58.3%(2,381) | 41.4%(1,691) | D+16.9 | R+6.4 |
| 2020 | 61.0%(2,887) | 37.8%(1,787) | D+23.3 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 60.9%(2,827) | 38.3%(1,778) | D+22.6 | R+6.1 |
| 2012 | 64.1%(3,239) | 35.4%(1,789) | D+28.7 | D+3.4 |
| 2008 | 62.3%(3,256) | 37.0%(1,935) | D+25.3 | D+17.6 |
| 2004 | 53.5%(2,465) | 45.8%(2,109) | D+7.7 | R+1.6 |
| 2000 | 54.2%(2,311) | 44.9%(1,915) | D+9.3 | R+7.2 |
| 1996 | 55.4%(2,048) | 38.9%(1,439) | D+16.5 | D+7.0 |
| 1992 | 51.4%(2,243) | 42.0%(1,830) | D+9.5 | D+10.9 |
| 1988 | 48.9%(2,069) | 50.3%(2,128) | R+1.4 | D+4.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Kemper County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.1%(2,234) | 44.9%(1,824) | D+10.1 | R+16.2 |
| 2020 | 62.8%(2,965) | 36.4%(1,720) | D+26.3 | R+16.2 |
| 2018 | 121.3%(4,162) | 78.8%(2,702) | D+42.6 | D+33.9 |
| 2014 | 53.7%(1,244) | 45.1%(1,043) | D+8.7 | R+6.0 |
| 2012 | 55.4%(2,708) | 40.7%(1,989) | D+14.7 | R+22.0 |
| 2008 | 118.4%(5,958) | 81.7%(4,112) | D+36.7 | D+46.3 |
| 2006 | 43.9%(1,286) | 53.5%(1,568) | R+9.6 | D+73.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.3%(2,701) | R+83.3 | R+83.0 |
| 2000 | 48.8%(2,222) | 49.1%(2,235) | R+0.3 | D+29.3 |
| 1996 | 34.3%(1,395) | 63.9%(2,599) | R+29.6 | R+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.5%(2,393) | 35.5%(1,316) | D+29.0 | R+0.3 |
| 2019 | 64.1%(2,655) | 34.8%(1,439) | D+29.4 | D+33.0 |
| 2015 | 47.7%(1,814) | 51.3%(1,952) | R+3.6 | R+20.1 |
| 2011 | 58.3%(2,601) | 41.7%(1,864) | D+16.5 | D+0.2 |
| 2007 | 58.2%(2,195) | 41.8%(1,578) | D+16.4 | R+2.6 |
| 2003 | 58.9%(2,759) | 40.0%(1,872) | D+18.9 | D+0.9 |
| 1999 | 58.1%(2,682) | 40.1%(1,851) | D+18.0 | D+6.6 |
| 1995 | 55.7%(2,406) | 44.3%(1,914) | D+11.4 | D+27.3 |
| 1991 | 40.3%(1,628) | 56.2%(2,272) | R+15.9 | R+22.4 |
| 1987 | 53.3%(1,932) | 46.7%(1,696) | D+6.5 | R+16.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab