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Mississippi District 2

Congressional District in MS • 4 Counties

Mississippi's 2nd congressional district is represented by Bennie Thompson, a Democratic U.S. representative. Thompson won the 2024 general election with 62.0% of the vote. The district has 713,085 residents, a median household income of $44,511 and a median age of 38.9, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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Bennie Thompson

Representative for Mississippi District 2
Democratic33 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

713,085

Total Population

$44,511

Median Household Income

38.9

Median Age

13.0%

College Educated

25.8%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

31.4% Whi
63.8% Bla
2.3% His
0.5% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 38.9 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $44,511 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

Bennie Thompson Democratic62.0%
Ron Eller Republican38.0%

Bennie Thompson won by 24.0%

286,841 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

Bennie Thompson

Major Counties

Hinds, Madison, Rankin and 1 more

Major Cities

Jackson, Vicksburg, Clinton

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Mississippi District 2?
Bennie Thompson (Democrat) currently represents Mississippi District 2 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Mississippi District 2?
Mississippi District 2 includes 4 counties: Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Warren.
What are the major cities in Mississippi District 2?
The major cities in this district include Jackson, Vicksburg, Clinton.
What is the population of Mississippi District 2?
Mississippi District 2 has a population of approximately 713,085 residents.