Lafayette County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lafayette County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+21.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 14,050 votes (60.02%) to 8,956 (38.26%) for Harris.
This represents a R+9.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lafayette County is classified as a solid Republican county. Lafayette County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 58,327.
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 | 38.3%(8,956) | 60.0%(14,050) | R+21.8 | R+9.5 |
| 2020 | 43.0%(10,070) | 55.3%(12,949) | R+12.3 | D+2.5 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(7,969) | 55.4%(10,872) | R+14.8 | D+0.5 |
| 2012 | 41.5%(8,091) | 56.8%(11,075) | R+15.3 | R+2.9 |
| 2008 | 43.3%(7,997) | 55.7%(10,278) | R+12.4 | D+5.7 |
| 2004 | 40.4%(6,218) | 58.5%(9,004) | R+18.1 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 40.5%(5,139) | 55.9%(7,081) | R+15.3 | R+14.3 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(4,646) | 47.2%(4,753) | R+1.1 | R+0.8 |
| 1992 | 45.8%(5,224) | 46.1%(5,251) | R+0.2 | D+18.8 |
| 1988 | 40.3%(3,967) | 59.3%(5,841) | R+19.0 | D+5.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lafayette County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36.4%(8,447) | 63.6%(14,761) | R+27.2 | R+21.6 |
| 2020 | 46.2%(10,806) | 51.9%(12,127) | R+5.7 | D+10.5 |
| 2018 | 95.3%(14,497) | 111.4%(16,958) | R+16.2 | D+15.0 |
| 2014 | 33.7%(3,278) | 64.9%(6,311) | R+31.2 | R+11.2 |
| 2012 | 39.1%(7,481) | 59.1%(11,302) | R+20.0 | D+31.6 |
| 2008 | 73.6%(13,222) | 125.2%(22,482) | R+51.6 | R+27.8 |
| 2006 | 37.0%(2,742) | 60.8%(4,502) | R+23.8 | D+61.8 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 85.5%(5,605) | R+85.5 | R+49.5 |
| 2000 | 30.7%(3,873) | 66.8%(8,417) | R+36.0 | D+3.3 |
| 1996 | 29.3%(3,029) | 68.6%(7,104) | R+39.4 | R+3.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47.9%(7,044) | 52.1%(7,671) | R+4.3 | R+11.0 |
| 2019 | 52.7%(8,162) | 46.0%(7,122) | D+6.7 | D+33.9 |
| 2015 | 35.6%(3,898) | 62.8%(6,881) | R+27.2 | R+5.0 |
| 2011 | 38.9%(4,984) | 61.1%(7,827) | R+22.2 | D+13.0 |
| 2007 | 32.4%(2,694) | 67.6%(5,621) | R+35.2 | R+22.0 |
| 2003 | 42.7%(4,716) | 55.9%(6,172) | R+13.2 | R+28.9 |
| 1999 | 57.2%(5,390) | 41.5%(3,910) | D+15.7 | D+16.0 |
| 1995 | 49.9%(4,756) | 50.1%(4,783) | R+0.3 | D+4.9 |
| 1991 | 46.6%(3,233) | 51.8%(3,594) | R+5.2 | D+3.3 |
| 1987 | 45.7%(3,275) | 54.3%(3,887) | R+8.5 | R+11.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab