Voter file loaded June 16, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Perry County, Mississippi has 7,950 active registered voters across 16 precincts, as of July 2026.
Party registration
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Most reliable-voting precincts
| # | Precinct | Active voters | Supervoters | Supervoter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janice 5140 | 735 | 378 | 51.43% |
| 2 | Arlington 4100 | 625 | 307 | 49.12% |
| 3 | Indian Springs 1010 | 526 | 257 | 48.86% |
| 4 | Richton Holly Street 3060 | 1,595 | 748 | 46.9% |
| 5 | Runnelstown 2040 | 1,379 | 622 | 45.11% |
| 6 | Richton Multi Purpose 4080 | 438 | 182 | 41.55% |
| 7 | Beaumont District 1 1030 | 703 | 273 | 38.83% |
Supervoters are active registered voters who cast a ballot in at least 3 of the last 4 November general elections (2018–2024). Percentages are precinct totals from the official state voter file — no individual voter information is shown. Precincts with fewer than 400 active voters are excluded.
How Perry County voted for president
Election results are public records.
Perry County at a glance.
Perry County had an estimated 11,406 residents in July 2024, the 64th most populous of Mississippi's 82 counties, down 0.9% since the 2020 census. Of those, 8,915 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 20.6% are 65 or older. Its 7,950 active registered voters equal about 89.2% of that voting-age population.
It covers 647 square miles of land (18 people per square mile), and 81.2% of residents live outside any incorporated city or town. The largest cities and towns are Richton (936), Beaumont (666) and New Augusta (541). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 43.4, a median household income of $49,634, 12.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 81.5% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 5,539 votes were cast for president, about 62.1% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 19.5% and the Republican ticket 79.9%. The two-party margin moved from R+44.7 in 2008 to R+60.4 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 11,406
- Population (2020 census base)
- 11,512
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 8,915
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 89.2
- Residents 65 and older
- 20.6%
- People per square mile
- 18
- Living outside incorporated places
- 81.2%
- Land area
- 647 sq mi
- Median age
- 43.4
- Median household income
- $49,634
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 12.9%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81.5%
Largest cities and towns
- Richton 936
- Beaumont 666
- New Augusta 541
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.5% | 79.9% | R+60.4 | 5,539 |
| 2020 | 23.0% | 76.0% | R+53.0 | 5,922 |
| 2016 | 22.5% | 76.1% | R+53.6 | 5,432 |
| 2012 | 26.7% | 72.3% | R+45.6 | 5,686 |
| 2008 | 27.1% | 71.8% | R+44.7 | 5,664 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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