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County record · fips 22015 · Louisiana

BossierLA

Republican ×19 since 1952all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+43.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
19–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+4.2
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
1872-199.9 ptsRepublicans
1880+130.0 ptsDemocrats
1952-70.1 ptsRepublicans
1876+54.1 ptsDemocrats
1968+52.3 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
129,789
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$69,617
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
27%
Age 65+
15%

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

Neighbouring counties

Lafayette, AR · Miller, AR · Bienville, LA · Caddo, LA · Red River, LA · Webster, LA