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County record · fips 22021 · Louisiana

CaldwellLA

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+73.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+1.6
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
1972-96.9 ptsRepublicans
1968+94.3 ptsDemocrats
1872-75.8 ptsRepublicans
1976+62.3 ptsDemocrats
1964-59.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
9,500
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$47,028
2024 dollars
Non-white
25%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Catahoula, LA · Franklin, LA · Jackson, LA · LaSalle, LA · Ouachita, LA · Richland, LA · Winn, LA