Scott County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Scott County, MS (Mississippi) voted R+24.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 6,098 votes (61.65%) to 3,729 (37.7%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Scott County is classified as a solid Republican county. Scott County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1972. The county has a population of approximately 27,718.
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 | 37.7%(3,729) | 61.6%(6,098) | R+24.0 | R+5.7 |
| 2020 | 40.3%(4,330) | 58.6%(6,285) | R+18.2 | R+0.6 |
| 2016 | 40.6%(4,268) | 58.2%(6,122) | R+17.6 | R+8.2 |
| 2012 | 44.9%(5,031) | 54.4%(6,089) | R+9.4 | D+3.9 |
| 2008 | 43.1%(5,025) | 56.4%(6,584) | R+13.4 | D+12.0 |
| 2004 | 37.2%(3,802) | 62.5%(6,395) | R+25.4 | R+3.1 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(3,548) | 60.8%(5,601) | R+22.3 | R+11.1 |
| 1996 | 41.3%(3,163) | 52.4%(4,018) | R+11.2 | D+9.4 |
| 1992 | 35.9%(3,349) | 56.5%(5,268) | R+20.6 | D+9.9 |
| 1988 | 34.6%(2,939) | 65.1%(5,522) | R+30.4 | R+2.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Scott County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5%(3,680) | 62.5%(6,122) | R+24.9 | R+13.0 |
| 2020 | 43.3%(4,649) | 55.3%(5,933) | R+12.0 | D+18.5 |
| 2018 | 81.4%(6,572) | 111.8%(9,029) | R+30.4 | R+4.2 |
| 2014 | 36.0%(1,803) | 62.2%(3,117) | R+26.2 | R+10.3 |
| 2012 | 40.9%(4,474) | 56.8%(6,211) | R+15.9 | D+10.8 |
| 2008 | 87.0%(9,769) | 113.7%(12,767) | R+26.7 | D+5.5 |
| 2006 | 33.5%(1,547) | 65.6%(3,035) | R+32.2 | D+51.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 83.8%(5,501) | R+83.8 | R+48.7 |
| 2000 | 31.9%(2,929) | 67.0%(6,153) | R+35.1 | D+6.7 |
| 1996 | 28.6%(2,303) | 70.4%(5,677) | R+41.8 | D+0.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48.3%(3,750) | 51.7%(4,018) | R+3.5 | D+0.5 |
| 2019 | 47.6%(3,745) | 51.5%(4,058) | R+4.0 | D+28.6 |
| 2015 | 33.2%(2,365) | 65.8%(4,688) | R+32.6 | R+6.1 |
| 2011 | 36.7%(3,000) | 63.3%(5,166) | R+26.5 | R+12.8 |
| 2007 | 43.2%(3,052) | 56.8%(4,019) | R+13.7 | R+1.9 |
| 2003 | 43.8%(3,612) | 55.5%(4,582) | R+11.8 | R+4.0 |
| 1999 | 45.5%(3,148) | 53.3%(3,683) | R+7.7 | D+10.9 |
| 1995 | 40.7%(3,237) | 59.3%(4,722) | R+18.7 | D+6.4 |
| 1991 | 37.0%(2,555) | 62.0%(4,285) | R+25.0 | R+17.7 |
| 1987 | 46.3%(3,450) | 53.7%(4,000) | R+7.4 | R+23.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab