Forrest County, Mississippi
AkashicForrest County, MSTrumpR+17.9
2024 precinct map of Forrest CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Forrest County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 58.2% | 16,579 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 40.3% | 11,475 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 0.6% | 168 |
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34 precincts · 28,466 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1908–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 40.3%Harris11,475 | 58.2%Trump16,579 | 0.6%Kennedy168 | 28,466 | ||
| R | 43.5%Biden13,755 | 54.6%Trump17,290 | 1.0%Jorgensen329 | 31,654 | ||
| R | 41.7%Clinton11,716 | 55.1%Trump15,461 | 2.1%Johnson598 | 28,064 | ||
| R | 43.9%Obama13,272 | 54.8%Romney16,574 | 1.3%Johnson390 | 30,236 | ||
| R | 42.8%Obama11,622 | 56.3%McCain15,296 | 1.0%Nader266 | 27,184 | ||
| R | 38.2%Kerry10,220 | 61.0%Bush16,318 | 0.8%Nader207 | 26,745 | ||
| R | 38.2%Gore8,500 | 59.7%Bush13,281 | 1.6%Nader353 | 22,251 | ||
| R | 39.0%Clinton7,965 | 55.2%Dole11,278 | 5.4%Perot1,094 | 20,442 | ||
| R | 36.6%Clinton8,333 | 54.6%Bush12,432 | 8.4%Perot1,909 | 22,753 | ||
| R | 32.6%Dukakis6,953 | 66.8%Bush14,249 | 0.5%Paul116 | 21,318 | ||
| R | 30.1%Mondale6,786 | 69.6%Reagan15,719 | 0.3%Bergland71 | 22,576 | ||
| R | 38.8%Carter8,274 | 59.3%Reagan12,656 | 1.9%Anderson397 | 21,327 | ||
| R | 41.4%Carter7,914 | 56.3%Ford10,770 | 2.3%Anderson436 | 19,120 | ||
| R | 16.4%McGovern2,933 | 80.6%Nixon14,418 | 3.1%Schmitz547 | 17,898 | ||
| O | 18.2%Humphrey2,957 | 20.3%Nixon3,294 | 61.5%Wallace9,975 | 16,226 | ||
| R | 10.8%Johnson1,128 | 89.2%Goldwater9,291 | 0.0% | 10,419 | ||
| R | 24.0%Kennedy2,068 | 39.5%Nixon3,412 | 36.5%Byrd3,152 | 8,632 | ||
| R | 32.1%Stevenson1,928 | 37.5%Eisenhower2,256 | 30.4%Andrews1,829 | 6,013 | ||
| R | 39.6%Stevenson2,936 | 60.4%Eisenhower4,480 | 0.0% | 7,416 | ||
| O | 6.9%Truman406 | 2.8%Dewey167 | 90.3%Thurmond5,307 | 5,880 | ||
| D | 89.3%Roosevelt3,649 | 10.7%Dewey436 | 0.0% | 4,085 | ||
| D | 92.8%Roosevelt3,075 | 6.9%Willkie228 | 0.3%Thomas10 | 3,313 | ||
| D | 93.6%Roosevelt3,596 | 6.1%Landon234 | 0.3%Lemke11 | 3,841 | ||
| D | 90.7%Roosevelt2,068 | 8.0%Hoover182 | 1.3%Thomas30 | 2,280 | ||
| D | 55.3%Smith1,793 | 44.7%Hoover1,447 | 0.0% | 3,240 | ||
| D | 85.6%Davis1,826 | 7.3%Coolidge156 | 7.1%La Follette152 | 2,134 | ||
| D | 84.8%Cox1,146 | 10.4%Harding140 | 4.9%Debs66 | 1,352 | ||
| D | 90.8%Wilson1,146 | 4.3%Hughes54 | 4.9%Benson62 | 1,262 | ||
| D | 82.6%Wilson886 | 1.5%Taft16 | 15.9%Roosevelt171 | 1,073 | ||
| D | 87.5%Bryan832 | 6.2%Taft59 | 6.3% | 951 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1908–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1908 | +81.3% |
| 1912 | +81.1% |
| 1916 | +86.5% |
| 1920 | +74.4% |
| 1924 | +78.3% |
| 1928 | +10.7% |
| 1932 | +82.7% |
| 1936 | +87.5% |
| 1940 | +85.9% |
| 1944 | +78.7% |
| 1948 | +4.1% |
| 1952 | −20.8% |
| 1956 | −5.5% |
| 1960 | −15.6% |
| 1964 | −78.3% |
| 1968 | −2.1% |
| 1972 | −64.2% |
| 1976 | −14.9% |
| 1980 | −20.5% |
| 1984 | −39.6% |
| 1988 | −34.2% |
| 1992 | −18.0% |
| 1996 | −16.2% |
| 2000 | −21.5% |
| 2004 | −22.8% |
| 2008 | −13.5% |
| 2012 | −10.9% |
| 2016 | −13.3% |
| 2020 | −11.2% |
| 2024 | −17.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 49,778 |
| 2018 | 51,072 |
| 2020 | 52,398 |
| 2022 | 51,430 |
| 2024 | 52,345 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Forrest County's Republican margins have narrowed noticeably compared to surrounding rural counties, a pattern driven by Hattiesburg's university presence and a more diverse urban core along the Highway 49 corridor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 87.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 78.3 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 6.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 17.9 points.
A population of 78,272, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $53,640 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Prince George County and Dorchester County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Forrest County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Forrest County, Mississippi voted Republican by 17.9 points (R+17.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 28,466 votes cast, 11,475 went Democratic and 16,579 went Republican.
When did Forrest County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Forrest County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1944.
How many people live in Forrest County, Mississippi?
Forrest County, Mississippi has a population of 78,272 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Forrest County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Forrest County, Mississippi is $53,640 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Forrest County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Forrest County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.