Scott County, Mississippi
AkashicScott County, MSTrumpR+24.0
2024 precinct map of Scott CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Scott 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 | 61.7% | 6,098 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 37.7% | 3,729 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 0.3% | 32 |
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23 precincts · 9,891 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 | 37.7%Harris3,729 | 61.7%Trump6,098 | 0.3%Kennedy32 | 9,891 | ||
| R | 40.3%Biden4,330 | 58.6%Trump6,285 | 0.4%Jorgensen38 | 10,733 | ||
| R | 40.6%Clinton4,268 | 58.2%Trump6,122 | 0.8%Johnson81 | 10,522 | ||
| R | 44.9%Obama5,031 | 54.4%Romney6,089 | 0.7%Johnson82 | 11,202 | ||
| R | 43.1%Obama5,025 | 56.4%McCain6,584 | 0.5%Nader62 | 11,671 | ||
| R | 37.2%Kerry3,802 | 62.5%Bush6,395 | 0.3%Nader31 | 10,228 | ||
| R | 38.5%Gore3,548 | 60.8%Bush5,601 | 0.3%Nader27 | 9,206 | ||
| R | 41.3%Clinton3,163 | 52.4%Dole4,018 | 6.1%Perot466 | 7,664 | ||
| R | 35.9%Clinton3,349 | 56.5%Bush5,268 | 7.4%Perot691 | 9,329 | ||
| R | 34.6%Dukakis2,939 | 65.1%Bush5,522 | 0.3%Paul27 | 8,488 | ||
| R | 36.2%Mondale3,274 | 63.7%Reagan5,763 | 0.2%Bergland16 | 9,053 | ||
| R | 45.8%Carter4,043 | 52.6%Reagan4,645 | 1.6%Anderson144 | 8,832 | ||
| R | 48.8%Carter3,643 | 48.9%Ford3,649 | 2.4%Anderson176 | 7,468 | ||
| R | 18.5%McGovern1,213 | 80.0%Nixon5,244 | 1.6%Schmitz102 | 6,559 | ||
| O | 15.8%Humphrey1,067 | 8.9%Nixon604 | 75.3%Wallace5,093 | 6,764 | ||
| R | 4.8%Johnson238 | 95.2%Goldwater4,729 | 0.0% | 4,967 | ||
| O | 29.5%Kennedy1,024 | 17.5%Nixon607 | 53.0%Byrd1,841 | 3,472 | ||
| D | 65.5%Stevenson2,077 | 15.9%Eisenhower503 | 18.6%Andrews591 | 3,171 | ||
| D | 66.3%Stevenson2,208 | 33.7%Eisenhower1,123 | 0.0% | 3,331 | ||
| O | 6.7%Truman170 | 0.6%Dewey15 | 92.7%Thurmond2,341 | 2,526 | ||
| D | 97.3%Roosevelt2,165 | 2.7%Dewey60 | 0.0% | 2,225 | ||
| D | 98.8%Roosevelt2,377 | 1.2%Willkie30 | 0.0% | 2,407 | ||
| D | 98.4%Roosevelt2,097 | 1.5%Landon33 | 0.0%Lemke1 | 2,131 | ||
| D | 98.9%Roosevelt1,537 | 1.1%Hoover17 | 0.0% | 1,554 | ||
| D | 92.6%Smith2,050 | 7.4%Hoover164 | 0.0% | 2,214 | ||
| D | 89.2%Davis1,179 | 4.0%Coolidge53 | 6.8%La Follette90 | 1,322 | ||
| D | 92.5%Cox1,055 | 5.6%Harding64 | 1.9%Debs22 | 1,141 | ||
| D | 96.3%Wilson1,106 | 2.2%Hughes25 | 1.6%Benson18 | 1,149 | ||
| D | 97.3%Wilson722 | 0.9%Taft7 | 1.8%Roosevelt13 | 742 | ||
| D | 97.2%Bryan721 | 1.2%Taft9 | 1.6% | 742 | ||
| D | 96.5%Parker742 | 1.0%Roosevelt8 | 2.5% | 769 | ||
| D | 94.4%Bryan659 | 2.4%McKinley17 | 3.2%Woolley22 | 698 | ||
| D | 95.9%Bryan780 | 2.8%McKinley23 | 1.2%Palmer10 | 813 | ||
| D | 77.4%Cleveland487 | 0.0%Harrison0 | 22.6%Weaver142 | 629 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +77.4% |
| 1896 | +93.1% |
| 1900 | +92.0% |
| 1904 | +95.4% |
| 1908 | +96.0% |
| 1912 | +96.4% |
| 1916 | +94.1% |
| 1920 | +86.9% |
| 1924 | +85.2% |
| 1928 | +85.2% |
| 1932 | +97.8% |
| 1936 | +96.9% |
| 1940 | +97.5% |
| 1944 | +94.6% |
| 1948 | +6.1% |
| 1952 | +32.6% |
| 1956 | +49.6% |
| 1960 | +12.0% |
| 1964 | −90.4% |
| 1968 | +6.8% |
| 1972 | −61.5% |
| 1976 | −0.1% |
| 1980 | −6.8% |
| 1984 | −27.5% |
| 1988 | −30.4% |
| 1992 | −20.6% |
| 1996 | −11.2% |
| 2000 | −22.3% |
| 2004 | −25.4% |
| 2008 | −13.4% |
| 2012 | −9.4% |
| 2016 | −17.6% |
| 2020 | −18.2% |
| 2024 | −24.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 24,115 |
| 2018 | 23,595 |
| 2020 | 19,686 |
| 2022 | 18,048 |
| 2024 | 17,717 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Scott County sits in Mississippi's Piney Woods region, where forestry and chicken-processing plants form the employment base. Its 2024 presidential margin of R+23.9 reflects a rural electorate that has shifted steadily rightward over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 97.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 90.4 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 5.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 24.0 points.
A population of 27,718, a 46% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,786 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Mobile County and Richmond County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Scott County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Scott County, Mississippi voted Republican by 24.0 points (R+24.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 9,891 votes cast, 3,729 went Democratic and 6,098 went Republican.
When did Scott County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Scott County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1956.
How many people live in Scott County, Mississippi?
Scott County, Mississippi has a population of 27,718 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Scott County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Scott County, Mississippi is $48,786 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Scott County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Scott County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.