Lauderdale County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Lauderdale County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+21.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 16,487 votes (60.16%) to 10,677 (38.96%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Lauderdale County is classified as a solid Republican county. Lauderdale County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972. The county has a population of approximately 71,504.
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 | 39.0%(10,677) | 60.2%(16,487) | R+21.2 | R+5.2 |
| 2020 | 41.5%(12,960) | 57.5%(17,967) | R+16.0 | D+5.9 |
| 2016 | 38.2%(11,269) | 60.1%(17,741) | R+21.9 | R+7.0 |
| 2012 | 42.1%(13,814) | 57.0%(18,700) | R+14.9 | D+4.0 |
| 2008 | 40.3%(13,332) | 59.1%(19,582) | R+18.9 | D+12.4 |
| 2004 | 34.1%(10,292) | 65.4%(19,736) | R+31.3 | D+3.0 |
| 2000 | 32.4%(8,412) | 66.7%(17,315) | R+34.3 | R+8.6 |
| 1996 | 34.9%(8,668) | 60.6%(15,055) | R+25.7 | D+5.6 |
| 1992 | 30.9%(8,489) | 62.3%(17,098) | R+31.3 | D+7.6 |
| 1988 | 30.0%(7,967) | 69.0%(18,302) | R+39.0 | D+2.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Lauderdale County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(10,139) | 62.5%(16,873) | R+24.9 | R+13.5 |
| 2020 | 43.5%(13,537) | 54.9%(17,082) | R+11.4 | D+26.0 |
| 2018 | 76.9%(17,790) | 114.3%(26,441) | R+37.4 | D+5.1 |
| 2014 | 27.9%(4,109) | 70.5%(10,359) | R+42.5 | R+20.1 |
| 2012 | 37.9%(12,011) | 60.4%(19,119) | R+22.5 | D+25.8 |
| 2008 | 75.6%(24,123) | 123.9%(39,525) | R+48.3 | R+0.0 |
| 2006 | 25.1%(4,205) | 73.4%(12,275) | R+48.3 | D+40.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 88.8%(17,398) | R+88.8 | R+43.5 |
| 2000 | 26.4%(6,736) | 71.7%(18,271) | R+45.2 | D+17.4 |
| 1996 | 18.2%(4,377) | 80.8%(19,462) | R+62.6 | R+1.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43.8%(7,847) | 56.2%(10,066) | R+12.4 | D+1.1 |
| 2019 | 42.4%(8,976) | 55.9%(11,829) | R+13.5 | D+30.3 |
| 2015 | 27.6%(4,686) | 71.4%(12,130) | R+43.8 | R+12.5 |
| 2011 | 34.3%(7,235) | 65.7%(13,838) | R+31.3 | R+0.9 |
| 2007 | 34.8%(6,331) | 65.2%(11,858) | R+30.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2003 | 33.9%(7,707) | 65.0%(14,786) | R+31.1 | R+12.2 |
| 1999 | 39.7%(7,684) | 58.6%(11,341) | R+18.9 | D+5.5 |
| 1995 | 37.8%(8,460) | 62.2%(13,932) | R+24.4 | D+3.1 |
| 1991 | 34.9%(6,936) | 62.4%(12,395) | R+27.5 | R+29.7 |
| 1987 | 51.1%(9,692) | 48.9%(9,269) | D+2.2 | D+8.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab