Walthall County, Mississippi
AkashicWalthall County, MSTrumpR+26.9
2024 precinct map of Walthall CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Walthall 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 | 63.0% | 4,114 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 36.1% | 2,355 |
| Robert F KennedyIndependent | 0.4% | 27 |
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20 precincts · 6,529 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 36.1%Harris2,355 | 63.0%Trump4,114 | 0.4%Kennedy27 | 6,529 | ||
| R | 39.8%Biden2,835 | 59.3%Trump4,220 | 0.3%Jorgensen19 | 7,119 | ||
| R | 40.3%Clinton2,790 | 58.6%Trump4,056 | 0.4%Johnson31 | 6,919 | ||
| R | 45.3%Obama3,422 | 53.6%Romney4,051 | 0.8%Goode64 | 7,551 | ||
| R | 44.4%Obama3,456 | 54.7%McCain4,253 | 0.9%Nader71 | 7,780 | ||
| R | 38.3%Kerry2,435 | 61.2%Bush3,888 | 0.5%Nader33 | 6,356 | ||
| R | 40.0%Gore2,356 | 59.0%Bush3,476 | 0.5%Nader30 | 5,895 | ||
| D | 45.3%Clinton2,240 | 45.3%Dole2,239 | 9.0%Perot444 | 4,946 | ||
| R | 41.5%Clinton2,476 | 45.7%Bush2,728 | 11.9%Perot711 | 5,967 | ||
| R | 42.8%Dukakis2,354 | 56.4%Bush3,103 | 0.8%Paul45 | 5,502 | ||
| R | 40.0%Mondale2,219 | 59.6%Reagan3,305 | 0.3%Bergland17 | 5,541 | ||
| D | 51.4%Carter2,960 | 46.9%Reagan2,703 | 1.7%Anderson99 | 5,762 | ||
| D | 53.8%Carter2,650 | 42.8%Ford2,110 | 3.4%Anderson167 | 4,927 | ||
| R | 19.1%McGovern747 | 79.7%Nixon3,110 | 1.2%Schmitz47 | 3,904 | ||
| O | 25.7%Humphrey1,233 | 8.1%Nixon387 | 66.3%Wallace3,186 | 4,806 | ||
| R | 4.9%Johnson154 | 95.1%Goldwater3,014 | 0.0% | 3,168 | ||
| O | 34.9%Kennedy747 | 14.5%Nixon310 | 50.6%Byrd1,082 | 2,139 | ||
| D | 66.3%Stevenson1,143 | 17.7%Eisenhower306 | 16.0%Andrews276 | 1,725 | ||
| D | 73.4%Stevenson1,357 | 26.6%Eisenhower491 | 0.0% | 1,848 | ||
| O | 6.6%Truman85 | 0.4%Dewey5 | 93.0%Thurmond1,202 | 1,292 | ||
| D | 94.8%Roosevelt1,230 | 5.2%Dewey68 | 0.0% | 1,298 | ||
| D | 96.7%Roosevelt1,206 | 3.2%Willkie40 | 0.1%Thomas1 | 1,247 | ||
| D | 97.7%Roosevelt1,234 | 2.2%Landon28 | 0.1%Lemke1 | 1,263 | ||
| D | 97.1%Roosevelt1,069 | 2.7%Hoover30 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 1,101 | ||
| D | 79.9%Smith864 | 20.1%Hoover218 | 0.0% | 1,082 | ||
| D | 91.2%Davis660 | 8.8%Coolidge64 | 0.0% | 724 | ||
| D | 75.1%Cox464 | 22.5%Harding139 | 2.4%Debs15 | 618 | ||
| D | 96.7%Wilson665 | 1.7%Hughes12 | 1.6%Benson11 | 688 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +94.9% |
| 1920 | +52.6% |
| 1924 | +82.3% |
| 1928 | +59.7% |
| 1932 | +94.4% |
| 1936 | +95.5% |
| 1940 | +93.5% |
| 1944 | +89.5% |
| 1948 | +6.2% |
| 1952 | +46.9% |
| 1956 | +48.5% |
| 1960 | +20.4% |
| 1964 | −90.3% |
| 1968 | +17.6% |
| 1972 | −60.5% |
| 1976 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | +4.5% |
| 1984 | −19.6% |
| 1988 | −13.6% |
| 1992 | −4.2% |
| 1996 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | −19.0% |
| 2004 | −22.9% |
| 2008 | −10.2% |
| 2012 | −8.3% |
| 2016 | −18.3% |
| 2020 | −19.5% |
| 2024 | −26.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 13,324 |
| 2018 | 11,808 |
| 2020 | 11,291 |
| 2022 | 10,881 |
| 2024 | 10,968 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Walthall County's roughly 15,000 residents live in a heavily rural, timber-dependent economy along the Louisiana border. In 2024 it backed the Republican presidential nominee by nearly 27 points, consistent with its long shift away from competitive statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 95.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 90.3 points in 1964. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 7.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.9 points.
A population of 13,839, a 53% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $48,905 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Greenwood County and Person County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Walthall County, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Walthall County, Mississippi voted Republican by 26.9 points (R+26.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 6,529 votes cast, 2,355 went Democratic and 4,114 went Republican.
When did Walthall County, Mississippi last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Walthall County, Mississippi voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Walthall County, Mississippi?
Walthall County, Mississippi has a population of 13,839 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Walthall County, Mississippi?
Median household income in Walthall County, Mississippi is $48,905 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Walthall County, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Walthall County, Mississippi from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 12 went Republican.