County record · fips 22005 · Louisiana
AscensionLA
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+34.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1984
R+3.9
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | +80.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1896 | -77.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -63.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +56.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -55.1 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
130,314
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$91,549
2024 dollars
Non-white
36%
Rural
11%
Age 65+
13%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Assumption, LA · East Baton Rouge, LA · Iberville, LA · Livingston, LA · St. James, LA · St. John the Baptist, LA