Leake County, Mississippi
AkashicLeake County, MSTrumpR+23.4
2024 precinct map of Leake CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Leake 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 | 61.4% | 5,143 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 38.0% | 3,182 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 0.3% | 25 |
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19 precincts · 8,380 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 38.0%Harris3,182 | 61.4%Trump5,143 | 0.3%Kennedy25 | 8,380 | ||
| R | 42.4%Biden3,897 | 56.8%Trump5,228 | 0.3%West23 | 9,200 | ||
| R | 42.4%Clinton3,584 | 56.6%Trump4,782 | 0.5%Johnson40 | 8,449 | ||
| R | 45.4%Obama4,079 | 54.1%Romney4,863 | 0.3%Johnson26 | 8,983 | ||
| R | 44.4%Obama4,151 | 55.0%McCain5,148 | 0.6%Nader60 | 9,359 | ||
| R | 39.1%Kerry3,212 | 60.4%Bush4,962 | 0.5%Nader40 | 8,214 | ||
| R | 40.2%Gore2,793 | 59.2%Bush4,114 | 0.3%Nader20 | 6,952 | ||
| R | 45.8%Clinton2,902 | 47.6%Dole3,017 | 6.4%Perot406 | 6,338 | ||
| R | 42.8%Clinton3,333 | 50.6%Bush3,943 | 6.4%Perot497 | 7,786 | ||
| R | 40.0%Dukakis2,787 | 59.9%Bush4,168 | 0.1%Paul8 | 6,963 | ||
| R | 37.9%Mondale2,845 | 62.0%Reagan4,663 | 0.1%Bergland8 | 7,516 | ||
| D | 52.1%Carter4,033 | 46.8%Reagan3,624 | 1.0%Anderson81 | 7,738 | ||
| D | 52.5%Carter3,415 | 45.4%Ford2,952 | 2.2%Anderson141 | 6,508 | ||
| R | 19.8%McGovern1,053 | 79.1%Nixon4,217 | 1.1%Schmitz59 | 5,329 | ||
| O | 20.5%Humphrey1,295 | 7.2%Nixon453 | 72.3%Wallace4,568 | 6,316 | ||
| R | 3.8%Johnson170 | 96.2%Goldwater4,343 | 0.0% | 4,513 | ||
| O | 29.3%Kennedy953 | 8.8%Nixon286 | 61.9%Byrd2,011 | 3,250 | ||
| D | 82.5%Stevenson2,475 | 7.3%Eisenhower220 | 10.1%Andrews304 | 2,999 | ||
| D | 81.6%Stevenson2,667 | 18.4%Eisenhower603 | 0.0% | 3,270 | ||
| O | 7.0%Truman180 | 0.5%Dewey12 | 92.6%Thurmond2,392 | 2,584 | ||
| D | 99.2%Roosevelt2,800 | 0.8%Dewey24 | 0.0% | 2,824 | ||
| D | 99.3%Roosevelt2,802 | 0.6%Willkie17 | 0.1%Thomas4 | 2,823 | ||
| D | 99.3%Roosevelt2,566 | 0.3%Landon8 | 0.4%Lemke10 | 2,584 | ||
| D | 98.8%Roosevelt1,903 | 0.7%Hoover14 | 0.5%Thomas9 | 1,926 | ||
| D | 88.9%Smith1,695 | 11.1%Hoover212 | 0.0% | 1,907 | ||
| D | 96.3%Davis1,255 | 3.7%Coolidge48 | 0.0% | 1,303 | ||
| D | 88.1%Cox1,082 | 9.9%Harding121 | 2.0%Debs25 | 1,228 | ||
| D | 96.0%Wilson1,434 | 2.1%Hughes31 | 1.9%Benson28 | 1,493 | ||
| D | 86.9%Wilson910 | 1.1%Taft11 | 12.0%Roosevelt126 | 1,047 | ||
| D | 90.9%Bryan1,004 | 2.7%Taft30 | 6.4% | 1,105 | ||
| D | 95.3%Parker961 | 1.1%Roosevelt11 | 3.6% | 1,008 | ||
| D | 95.6%Bryan990 | 2.5%McKinley26 | 1.9%Woolley20 | 1,036 | ||
| D | 91.9%Bryan1,164 | 7.2%McKinley91 | 0.9%Palmer11 | 1,266 | ||
| D | 65.0%Cleveland708 | 1.4%Harrison15 | 33.6%Weaver366 | 1,089 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +63.6% |
| 1896 | +84.8% |
| 1900 | +93.1% |
| 1904 | +94.2% |
| 1908 | +88.1% |
| 1912 | +85.9% |
| 1916 | +94.0% |
| 1920 | +78.3% |
| 1924 | +92.6% |
| 1928 | +77.8% |
| 1932 | +98.1% |
| 1936 | +99.0% |
| 1940 | +98.7% |
| 1944 | +98.3% |
| 1948 | +6.5% |
| 1952 | +63.1% |
| 1956 | +75.2% |
| 1960 | +20.5% |
| 1964 | −92.5% |
| 1968 | +13.3% |
| 1972 | −59.4% |
| 1976 | +7.1% |
| 1980 | +5.3% |
| 1984 | −24.2% |
| 1988 | −19.8% |
| 1992 | −7.8% |
| 1996 | −1.8% |
| 2000 | −19.0% |
| 2004 | −21.3% |
| 2008 | −10.7% |
| 2012 | −8.7% |
| 2016 | −14.2% |
| 2020 | −14.5% |
| 2024 | −23.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 17,621 |
| 2018 | 14,920 |
| 2020 | 15,120 |
| 2022 | 14,328 |
| 2024 | 14,512 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Leake County's population of roughly 21,000 is split between small agricultural towns and forested countryside, producing consistent double-digit Republican presidential margins while its Black resident share—near 40%—shapes competitive local races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 99.0 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 92.5 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 8.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 23.4 points.
A population of 21,319, a 46% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,728 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Winston County and Monroe County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Leake County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Leake County, Mississippi voted Republican by 23.4 points (R+23.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,380 votes cast, 3,182 went Democratic and 5,143 went Republican.
When did Leake County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Leake County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1980.
How many people live in Leake County, Mississippi?
Leake County, Mississippi has a population of 21,319 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Leake County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Leake County, Mississippi is $50,728 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Leake County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Leake County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 18 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.