Panola County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Panola County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+14.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 8,202 votes (56.87%) to 6,061 (42.03%) for Harris.
This represents a R+10.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Panola County is classified as a lean Republican county. Panola County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 32,808.
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 | 42.0%(6,061) | 56.9%(8,202) | R+14.8 | R+10.6 |
| 2020 | 47.4%(7,403) | 51.6%(8,060) | R+4.2 | R+4.1 |
| 2016 | 49.3%(7,431) | 49.5%(7,449) | R+0.1 | R+8.7 |
| 2012 | 54.0%(9,079) | 45.3%(7,629) | D+8.6 | D+2.1 |
| 2008 | 52.9%(8,690) | 46.4%(7,620) | D+6.5 | D+7.7 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(6,615) | 50.4%(6,769) | R+1.1 | R+5.1 |
| 2000 | 51.6%(5,880) | 47.6%(5,424) | D+4.0 | R+13.7 |
| 1996 | 56.0%(5,408) | 38.3%(3,701) | D+17.7 | D+5.3 |
| 1992 | 52.9%(6,066) | 40.5%(4,644) | D+12.4 | D+13.9 |
| 1988 | 49.0%(5,222) | 50.5%(5,382) | R+1.5 | D+1.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Panola County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.7%(5,978) | 58.3%(8,374) | R+16.7 | R+20.1 |
| 2020 | 51.0%(7,953) | 47.6%(7,425) | D+3.4 | R+1.6 |
| 2018 | 100.8%(11,289) | 95.8%(10,733) | D+5.0 | D+10.4 |
| 2014 | 46.5%(3,165) | 51.9%(3,535) | R+5.4 | R+10.2 |
| 2012 | 51.2%(8,243) | 46.4%(7,471) | D+4.8 | D+0.2 |
| 2008 | 102.1%(16,051) | 97.5%(15,329) | D+4.6 | D+17.9 |
| 2006 | 42.7%(2,858) | 56.0%(3,747) | R+13.3 | D+66.5 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 79.7%(5,058) | R+79.7 | R+63.2 |
| 2000 | 40.8%(4,900) | 57.3%(6,884) | R+16.5 | R+2.4 |
| 1996 | 42.1%(4,345) | 56.2%(5,799) | R+14.1 | D+5.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51.8%(5,850) | 48.2%(5,443) | D+3.6 | D+2.3 |
| 2019 | 50.0%(5,976) | 48.6%(5,817) | D+1.3 | D+23.6 |
| 2015 | 38.4%(4,344) | 60.6%(6,868) | R+22.3 | R+13.9 |
| 2011 | 45.8%(6,140) | 54.2%(7,258) | R+8.3 | D+5.0 |
| 2007 | 43.3%(3,509) | 56.7%(4,588) | R+13.3 | R+36.2 |
| 2003 | 61.1%(6,624) | 38.2%(4,140) | D+22.9 | R+31.2 |
| 1999 | 76.6%(7,140) | 22.5%(2,095) | D+54.1 | D+54.1 |
| 1995 | 50.0%(4,992) | 50.0%(4,992) | Even | R+16.9 |
| 1991 | 57.9%(4,173) | 41.0%(2,955) | D+16.9 | R+8.3 |
| 1987 | 62.6%(5,264) | 37.4%(3,143) | D+25.2 | D+6.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab