Newton County, Mississippi
AkashicNewton County, MSTrumpR+43.3
2024 precinct map of Newton CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Newton 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 | 71.2% | 6,641 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.9% | 2,603 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 0.4% | 34 |
Harris +50Trump +50
17 precincts · 9,323 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 | 27.9%Harris2,603 | 71.2%Trump6,641 | 0.4%Kennedy34 | 9,323 | ||
| R | 30.2%Biden3,075 | 68.7%Trump6,997 | 0.5%Jorgensen47 | 10,183 | ||
| R | 29.2%Clinton2,756 | 69.4%Trump6,548 | 0.7%Johnson67 | 9,438 | ||
| R | 33.9%Obama3,319 | 65.4%Romney6,394 | 0.7%Johnson64 | 9,777 | ||
| R | 32.7%Obama3,218 | 66.8%McCain6,579 | 0.6%Nader58 | 9,855 | ||
| R | 26.9%Kerry2,280 | 72.6%Bush6,165 | 0.5%Nader43 | 8,488 | ||
| R | 27.7%Gore2,147 | 71.6%Bush5,540 | 0.4%Nader28 | 7,738 | ||
| R | 31.4%Clinton2,163 | 61.3%Dole4,223 | 6.7%Perot464 | 6,889 | ||
| R | 27.5%Clinton2,146 | 65.7%Bush5,128 | 6.3%Perot494 | 7,806 | ||
| R | 29.1%Dukakis2,332 | 70.7%Bush5,658 | 0.2%Paul13 | 8,003 | ||
| R | 26.4%Mondale2,127 | 73.2%Reagan5,911 | 0.4%Bergland34 | 8,072 | ||
| R | 43.5%Carter3,455 | 54.4%Reagan4,317 | 2.1%Anderson169 | 7,941 | ||
| R | 41.0%Carter2,741 | 57.0%Ford3,813 | 2.0%Anderson136 | 6,690 | ||
| R | 9.4%McGovern597 | 88.0%Nixon5,585 | 2.5%Schmitz161 | 6,343 | ||
| O | 11.6%Humphrey799 | 7.9%Nixon542 | 80.6%Wallace5,561 | 6,902 | ||
| R | 4.8%Johnson238 | 95.2%Goldwater4,735 | 0.0% | 4,973 | ||
| O | 27.0%Kennedy912 | 15.0%Nixon508 | 57.9%Byrd1,956 | 3,376 | ||
| D | 75.5%Stevenson2,359 | 11.5%Eisenhower360 | 13.0%Andrews407 | 3,126 | ||
| D | 74.3%Stevenson2,460 | 25.7%Eisenhower851 | 0.0% | 3,311 | ||
| O | 6.4%Truman169 | 1.5%Dewey39 | 92.2%Thurmond2,442 | 2,650 | ||
| D | 97.8%Roosevelt2,516 | 2.2%Dewey56 | 0.0% | 2,572 | ||
| D | 98.3%Roosevelt2,495 | 1.6%Willkie41 | 0.1%Thomas3 | 2,539 | ||
| D | 98.4%Roosevelt2,624 | 1.5%Landon39 | 0.1%Lemke3 | 2,666 | ||
| D | 97.1%Roosevelt2,253 | 2.4%Hoover56 | 0.5%Thomas11 | 2,320 | ||
| D | 84.9%Smith2,074 | 15.1%Hoover368 | 0.0% | 2,442 | ||
| D | 90.9%Davis1,657 | 4.0%Coolidge72 | 5.1%La Follette93 | 1,822 | ||
| D | 86.4%Cox1,208 | 7.7%Harding108 | 5.9%Debs82 | 1,398 | ||
| D | 94.7%Wilson1,341 | 1.3%Hughes19 | 4.0%Benson56 | 1,416 | ||
| D | 94.6%Wilson1,197 | 0.5%Taft6 | 4.9%Roosevelt62 | 1,265 | ||
| D | 92.6%Bryan1,333 | 1.0%Taft14 | 6.4% | 1,439 | ||
| D | 94.8%Parker1,294 | 0.4%Roosevelt6 | 4.8% | 1,365 | ||
| D | 98.4%Bryan1,183 | 1.3%McKinley16 | 0.2%Woolley3 | 1,202 | ||
| D | 98.4%Bryan1,201 | 0.7%McKinley9 | 0.8%Palmer10 | 1,220 | ||
| D | 84.1%Cleveland758 | 0.3%Harrison3 | 15.5%Weaver140 | 901 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +83.8% |
| 1896 | +97.7% |
| 1900 | +97.1% |
| 1904 | +94.4% |
| 1908 | +91.7% |
| 1912 | +94.2% |
| 1916 | +93.4% |
| 1920 | +78.7% |
| 1924 | +87.0% |
| 1928 | +69.9% |
| 1932 | +94.7% |
| 1936 | +97.0% |
| 1940 | +96.7% |
| 1944 | +95.6% |
| 1948 | +4.9% |
| 1952 | +48.6% |
| 1956 | +63.9% |
| 1960 | +12.0% |
| 1964 | −90.4% |
| 1968 | +3.7% |
| 1972 | −78.6% |
| 1976 | −16.0% |
| 1980 | −10.9% |
| 1984 | −46.9% |
| 1988 | −41.6% |
| 1992 | −38.2% |
| 1996 | −29.9% |
| 2000 | −43.8% |
| 2004 | −45.8% |
| 2008 | −34.1% |
| 2012 | −31.5% |
| 2016 | −40.2% |
| 2020 | −38.5% |
| 2024 | −43.3% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 14,517 |
| 2018 | 14,589 |
| 2020 | 14,944 |
| 2022 | 14,123 |
| 2024 | 14,278 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Newton County sits in Mississippi's central hill country with a population just under 22,000, and its 2024 presidential margin of R+43 reflects a pattern of lopsided Republican support that has defined the county for over a decade.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.7 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 90.4 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.3 points.
A population of 21,093, a 60% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,540 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Clarke County and Madison County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newton County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton County, Mississippi voted Republican by 43.3 points (R+43.3), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,323 votes cast, 2,603 went Democratic and 6,641 went Republican.
When did Newton County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Newton County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1956.
How many people live in Newton County, Mississippi?
Newton County, Mississippi has a population of 21,093 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Newton County, Mississippi is $50,540 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Newton County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Newton County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.