County record · fips 22031 · Louisiana
De SotoLA
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+35.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
25–15
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
2000
R+2.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | -112.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1880 | +107.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | +107.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -76.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1952 | -54.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
27,026
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$48,578
2024 dollars
Non-white
41%
Rural
79%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Caddo, LA · Natchitoches, LA · Red River, LA · Sabine, LA · Panola, TX · Shelby, TX