Greenwood, MS
Leans Democratic — shifted 4.9pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 37K residents — 2 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(10) | 31.8% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(1) | 2.4% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 63.8% |
▶Asian(5) | 0.4% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.5% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 33.8% | 54.2% |
| Black Protestant | 17.1% | 27.3% |
| Mainline Protestant | 7.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Catholic | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Non-religious | 37.6% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+9.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+14.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+14.7 |
| 2012 | Obama+19.1 |
| 2008 | Obama+15.5 |
| 2004 | Kerry+6.5 |
| 2000 | Gore+2.1 |
| 1996 | Clinton+10.9 |
| 1992 | Clinton+3.6 |
Greenwood, MS is a metro area that has a population of 36,827. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+9.1. Akashic Edge tracks 39 presidential elections here, dating back to 1872.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.1% | 45.0% | D+9.1 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 56.5% | 42.5% | D+14.0 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 56.8% | 42.1% | D+14.7 | R+4.3 |
| 2012 | 59.3% | 40.2% | D+19.1 | D+3.6 |
| 2008 | 57.5% | 42.0% | D+15.5 | D+9.0 |
| 2004 | 52.4% | 46.0% | D+6.5 | D+4.4 |
| 2000 | 50.2% | 48.1% | D+2.1 | R+8.8 |
| 1996 | 53.4% | 42.6% | D+10.9 | D+7.3 |
| 1992 | 48.5% | 44.9% | D+3.6 | D+13.4 |
| 1988 | 44.0% | 53.8% | R+9.8 | R+2.3 |
| 1984 | 45.6% | 53.2% | R+7.5 | R+16.4 |
| 1980 | 53.3% | 44.4% | D+8.8 | D+7.1 |
| 1976 | 48.9% | 47.2% | D+1.7 | D+53.8 |
| 1972 | 23.0% | 75.1% | R+52.1 | R+76.8 |
| 1968 | 35.8% | 11.1% | D+24.7 | D+112.9 |
| 1964 | 5.9% | 94.1% | R+88.2 | R+90.1 |
| 1960 | 26.8% | 24.9% | D+1.8 | R+31.8 |
| 1956 | 55.4% | 21.8% | D+33.6 | D+32.9 |
| 1952 | 50.4% | 49.6% | D+0.7 | R+2.1 |
| 1948 | 5.1% | 2.2% | D+2.8 | — |
What defines Greenwood, MS?
Greenwood, MS has been trending Republican — 10pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Shifted 10.0 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
- Margins have been narrowing — from 14.7pp to 9.1pp over the last 3 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Greenwood, MS | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Black / African American(3) | 63.8% | 12.2% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(10) | 31.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(1) | 2.4% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.5% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(5) | 0.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -56.4pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.8% | 54.2% | — | — | |
| 17.1% | 27.3% | — | — | |
| 7.8% | 12.5% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 3.7% | — | — | |
| 1.4% | 2.3% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 0.9% | 1.5% | — | — |
Non-religiousPopulation | 37.6% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Greenwood, MS metro area? 36,827 residents across 2 counties.
Demographics
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 12pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Greenwood, MS
How competitive is Greenwood, MS?
Do voters in Greenwood, MS split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+9.1 | D+5.2 | 3.9pp |