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County record · fips 22001 · Louisiana

AcadiaLA

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1888–2024 · 35 elections

The Long Record

35 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+64.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
24–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/35
60% of its elections
Closest election
1988
D+0.8
this countyLouisiananational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1920-73.8 ptsRepublicans
1976+63.9 ptsDemocrats
1892-60.0 ptsRepublicans
1972-50.2 ptsRepublicans
1964-45.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
56,955
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$45,562
2024 dollars
Non-white
24%
Rural
62%
Age 65+
16%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Evangeline, LA · Jefferson Davis, LA · Lafayette, LA · St. Landry, LA · Vermilion, LA