Copiah, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Copiah, Mississippi has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 17.0 pts more Dem. than Mississippi overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,643 | 53.3% | 7.5 pts (798 votes) | 10,587 | — | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,316 | 56.0% | 12.5 pts (1,414 votes) | 11,272 | -5.0 pts | 7.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,710 | 53.3% | 7.0 pts (1,009 votes) | 14,464 | +19.6 pts | 20.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,749 | 54.9% | 10.4 pts (1,467 votes) | 14,123 | +3.5 pts | 22.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,741 | 51.9% | 4.9 pts (638 votes) | 12,982 | -5.5 pts | 23.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 6,470 | 50.2% | 1.7 pts (220 votes) | 12,883 | -3.2 pts | 18.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,134 | 52.6% | 6.1 pts (708 votes) | 11,665 | -7.9 pts | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 28,761 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 29,157 | 38.7% of population |
| 2008 | 29,584 | 48.9% of population |
| 2012 | 29,047 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 28,647 | 45.3% of population |
| 2020 | 28,271 | 45.6% of population |
| 2024 | 27,536 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Copiah shifted 1.5 points toward the Democratic candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Copiah has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Copiah voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Copiah has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Copiah?
Copiah's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 1.7 points (220 votes) out of 12,883 total votes cast.
Has Copiah ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Copiah changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Copiah?
The widest margin on record for Copiah was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 12.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Copiah relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,665 votes were recorded in Copiah against a total population of 27,536 (42.4% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Copiah a presidential bellwether county?
Copiah has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).