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Mississippi District 1

Congressional District in MS • 5 Counties

Mississippi's 1st congressional district is represented by Trent Kelly, a Republican U.S. representative. Kelly won the 2024 general election with 69.8% of the vote. The district has 746,893 residents, a median household income of $62,385 and a median age of 38.0, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Trent Kelly

Representative for Mississippi District 1
Republican11 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

746,893

Total Population

$62,385

Median Household Income

38.0

Median Age

15.1%

College Educated

15.5%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

64.2% Whi
27.9% Bla
4.0% His
0.9% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 38.0 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $62,385 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Trent Kelly Republican69.8%
Dianne Dodson Black Democratic30.2%

Trent Kelly won by 39.6%

320,286 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

Trent Kelly

Major Counties

DeSoto, Lee, Lowndes and 2 more

Major Cities

Southaven, Tupelo, Columbus

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Mississippi District 1?
Trent Kelly (Republican) currently represents Mississippi District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Mississippi District 1?
Mississippi District 1 includes 5 counties: DeSoto, Lee, Lowndes, Lafayette, Alcorn.
What are the major cities in Mississippi District 1?
The major cities in this district include Southaven, Tupelo, Columbus.
What is the population of Mississippi District 1?
Mississippi District 1 has a population of approximately 746,893 residents.