Pontotoc County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Pontotoc County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+67.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 11,740 votes (83.45%) to 2,214 (15.74%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Pontotoc County is classified as a deep Republican county. Pontotoc County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1984. The county has a population of approximately 31,550.
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 | 15.7%(2,214) | 83.5%(11,740) | R+67.7 | R+5.5 |
| 2020 | 18.2%(2,614) | 80.4%(11,550) | R+62.2 | R+1.0 |
| 2016 | 18.4%(2,386) | 79.6%(10,336) | R+61.2 | R+7.7 |
| 2012 | 22.6%(2,804) | 76.1%(9,448) | R+53.5 | R+1.1 |
| 2008 | 23.2%(2,982) | 75.6%(9,727) | R+52.4 | R+0.6 |
| 2004 | 23.7%(2,660) | 75.4%(8,480) | R+51.8 | R+11.5 |
| 2000 | 29.1%(2,771) | 69.4%(6,601) | R+40.3 | R+18.3 |
| 1996 | 33.7%(2,597) | 55.6%(4,289) | R+21.9 | R+2.5 |
| 1992 | 35.4%(2,965) | 54.9%(4,595) | R+19.5 | D+8.5 |
| 1988 | 35.8%(2,772) | 63.8%(4,939) | R+28.0 | D+8.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Pontotoc County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.6%(2,304) | 83.4%(11,556) | R+66.8 | R+13.3 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(3,164) | 75.5%(10,803) | R+53.4 | D+62.7 |
| 2018 | 39.1%(3,755) | 155.2%(14,892) | R+116.1 | R+74.5 |
| 2014 | 28.1%(1,830) | 69.7%(4,539) | R+41.6 | D+17.5 |
| 2012 | 19.5%(2,391) | 78.6%(9,637) | R+59.1 | D+45.7 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(5,971) | 152.4%(19,092) | R+104.7 | R+47.2 |
| 2006 | 20.6%(1,164) | 78.1%(4,411) | R+57.5 | D+32.0 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 89.5%(4,530) | R+89.5 | R+30.5 |
| 2000 | 19.9%(1,881) | 78.9%(7,474) | R+59.0 | D+2.6 |
| 1996 | 18.5%(1,418) | 80.1%(6,154) | R+61.6 | R+9.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.2%(2,517) | 71.8%(6,420) | R+43.7 | R+5.7 |
| 2019 | 30.5%(2,941) | 68.4%(6,599) | R+37.9 | D+29.8 |
| 2015 | 15.6%(1,315) | 83.3%(7,008) | R+67.7 | R+14.3 |
| 2011 | 23.3%(2,417) | 76.7%(7,947) | R+53.4 | R+43.6 |
| 2007 | 45.1%(3,841) | 54.9%(4,676) | R+9.8 | D+16.0 |
| 2003 | 35.9%(3,217) | 61.7%(5,533) | R+25.8 | R+13.5 |
| 1999 | 43.1%(3,175) | 55.4%(4,080) | R+12.3 | D+12.7 |
| 1995 | 37.5%(2,742) | 62.5%(4,573) | R+25.0 | D+3.2 |
| 1991 | 34.9%(2,195) | 63.1%(3,968) | R+28.2 | R+11.5 |
| 1987 | 41.6%(2,735) | 58.4%(3,832) | R+16.7 | R+38.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab