Covington County, Mississippi: Deep Red Country

Mississippi · Presidential Elections 1892–2024

R+33.3

2024 Margin

R+7.2%

2020→2024 Swing

R since 1980

Voting Streak

18K

Population

Covington County, Mississippi voted R+33.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,869 votes (66.23%). This represented a R+7.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.

Quick Stats

2024 ResultR+33.3

2020→2024 SwingR+7.2%

Voting StreakR since 1980

Elections on Record32

Demographics

Population18,340

Median Age

37.8(US: 38.4)

College (BA+)

15.9%(US: 34.6%)

Median Income

$40,164(US: $78k)

White (non-Hisp)

59.4%(US: 57.5%)

Hispanic

2.5%(US: 18.6%)

Black

35.0%(US: 12.3%)

Homeownership

76.0%(US: 64.2%)

Poverty Rate

17.7%(US: 12.4%)

Veterans

7.3%(US: 6.4%)

Non-English (CVAP)

1.2%(US: 17.1%)

Community Profile

Religious Composition

Source: Religion Census 2020

Evangelical

47.0%(+30.5 vs US)

Black Protestant

5.4%(+3.2 vs US)

Mainline Protestant

4.4%(-0.8 vs US)

LDS/Mormon

2.9%(+0.9 vs US)

Age Distribution

Median:37.8 yrs(US: 38.5)

Under 18

24.1%↑

18-29

8.8%↓

30-44

20.9%

45-64

28.6%↑

65+

17.6%

National average

Employment by Industry

Source: Census ACS

ManufacturingVery high

19.0%

Retail TradeAbove avg

13.3%

Construction

7.8%

EducationBelow avg

4.6%

HealthcareVery low

4.1%

AgricultureVery high

2.7%

Political relevance:

Manufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveHealthcare: ACA debatesAgriculture: Farm bill, rural R

+ 1 more industries

Presidential Elections

Presidential Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	33.0%(2,921)	66.2%(5,869)	R+33.3	R+7.2
2020	36.5%(3,416)	62.5%(5,854)	R+26.1	R+1.6
2016	37.2%(3,276)	61.7%(5,435)	R+24.5	R+8.2
2012	41.5%(3,878)	57.8%(5,405)	R+16.3	D+1.3
2008	40.7%(3,852)	58.4%(5,523)	R+17.7	D+5.2
2004	38.3%(3,158)	61.1%(5,044)	R+22.9	R+0.2
2000	38.1%(2,623)	60.8%(4,180)	R+22.6	R+13.3
1996	41.7%(2,628)	51.0%(3,219)	R+9.4	D+1.4
1992	39.7%(2,775)	50.4%(3,525)	R+10.7	D+10.6
1988	39.1%(2,591)	60.4%(4,005)	R+21.3	D+9.0

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Senate Elections

Senate Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2024	32.7%(2,879)	67.3%(5,924)	R+34.6	R+13.3
2020	39.4%(3,637)	60.6%(5,604)	R+21.3	0.0
2018	39.4%(5,237)	60.6%(8,070)	R+21.3	R+2.3
2014	40.5%(2,000)	59.5%(2,940)	R+19.0	D+4.3
2012	38.3%(3,382)	61.7%(5,440)	R+23.3	R+6.2
2008	41.4%(7,630)	58.6%(10,791)	R+17.2	D+19.6
2006	31.6%(1,510)	68.4%(3,264)	R+36.7	D+63.3
2002	0.0%(0)	100.0%(4,685)	R+100.0	R+48.4
2000	24.2%(1,653)	75.8%(5,178)	R+51.6	D+2.4
1996	23.0%(1,436)	77.0%(4,802)	R+54.0	R+13.1

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Governor Elections

Governor Results

Year	Democrat	Republican	Margin	Swing
2023	42.9%(2,658)	57.1%(3,541)	R+14.2	R+3.2
2019	44.5%(3,169)	55.5%(3,952)	R+11.0	D+30.7
2015	29.1%(1,838)	70.9%(4,471)	R+41.7	R+23.5
2011	40.9%(3,156)	59.1%(4,567)	R+18.3	R+14.7
2007	48.2%(3,398)	51.8%(3,651)	R+3.6	D+7.2
2003	44.6%(3,164)	55.4%(3,931)	R+10.8	R+4.6
1999	46.9%(2,504)	53.1%(2,834)	R+6.2	D+17.7
1995	38.0%(2,550)	62.0%(4,151)	R+23.9	D+3.1
1991	36.5%(2,270)	63.5%(3,948)	R+27.0	R+21.1
1987	47.0%(2,528)	53.0%(2,846)	R+5.9	R+19.8

Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Primary Election History

Primary Results

Year	Party	Winner	Runner-up	Nominee?
2024	GOP	Donald Trump(96.2%)	Nikki Haley(2.3%)	✓
2020	Dem	Joe Biden(85.4%)	Bernie Sanders(10.3%)	✓
2016	Dem	Hillary Clinton(88.2%)	Bernie Sanders(10.7%)	✓
2016	GOP	Donald Trump(56.0%)	Ted Cruz(35.3%)	✓
2008	Dem	Barack Obama(58.4%)	Hillary Clinton(39.7%)	✓