Lamar County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Lamar County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+48.6 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 20,775 votes (73.51%) to 7,038 (24.9%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lamar County is classified as a deep Republican county. Lamar County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964. The county has a population of approximately 65,713.
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 | 24.9%(7,038) | 73.5%(20,775) | R+48.6 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 25.7%(7,340) | 72.6%(20,704) | R+46.8 | D+8.3 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(5,190) | 76.3%(18,751) | R+55.1 | R+0.5 |
| 2012 | 22.1%(5,494) | 76.7%(19,101) | R+54.7 | D+1.1 |
| 2008 | 21.6%(5,159) | 77.4%(18,497) | R+55.8 | D+5.2 |
| 2004 | 19.2%(3,923) | 80.2%(16,410) | R+61.0 | R+4.9 |
| 2000 | 20.9%(3,478) | 77.1%(12,795) | R+56.1 | R+13.5 |
| 1996 | 24.8%(3,169) | 67.4%(8,609) | R+42.6 | R+3.8 |
| 1992 | 24.6%(3,208) | 63.4%(8,259) | R+38.8 | D+17.5 |
| 1988 | 21.6%(2,535) | 77.9%(9,145) | R+56.3 | D+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lamar County, MS • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.6%(6,863) | 75.4%(20,984) | R+50.7 | R+10.5 |
| 2020 | 28.7%(8,157) | 68.9%(19,588) | R+40.2 | D+62.4 |
| 2018 | 51.7%(9,373) | 154.3%(27,977) | R+102.6 | R+46.6 |
| 2014 | 20.5%(2,786) | 76.5%(10,399) | R+56.0 | R+0.4 |
| 2012 | 20.8%(5,085) | 76.4%(18,679) | R+55.6 | D+56.0 |
| 2008 | 44.1%(10,330) | 155.7%(36,503) | R+111.6 | R+40.8 |
| 2006 | 13.9%(1,694) | 84.7%(10,346) | R+70.8 | D+22.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 92.8%(10,069) | R+92.8 | R+22.9 |
| 2000 | 12.7%(2,118) | 82.6%(13,734) | R+69.9 | D+11.7 |
| 1996 | 8.6%(1,093) | 90.3%(11,406) | R+81.6 | R+20.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30.7%(5,079) | 69.3%(11,456) | R+38.6 | R+1.5 |
| 2019 | 30.8%(5,359) | 67.8%(11,817) | R+37.1 | D+33.4 |
| 2015 | 14.2%(1,941) | 84.6%(11,555) | R+70.4 | R+12.4 |
| 2011 | 21.0%(3,839) | 79.0%(14,468) | R+58.1 | R+9.1 |
| 2007 | 25.5%(3,399) | 74.5%(9,915) | R+48.9 | R+0.6 |
| 2003 | 24.5%(3,640) | 72.9%(10,838) | R+48.4 | R+26.1 |
| 1999 | 38.1%(4,948) | 60.4%(7,844) | R+22.3 | D+25.7 |
| 1995 | 26.0%(2,931) | 74.0%(8,349) | R+48.0 | R+9.0 |
| 1991 | 29.6%(2,892) | 68.6%(6,706) | R+39.0 | R+12.5 |
| 1987 | 36.8%(3,236) | 63.2%(5,569) | R+26.5 | R+9.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab