County record · fips 22055 · Louisiana
LafayetteLA
Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+31.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1952
R+0.2
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -99.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1948 | -80.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1888 | +80.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -70.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1960 | +57.7 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
247,997
College (BA+)
35%
Median income
$67,451
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
9%
Age 65+
15%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Acadia, LA · Iberia, LA · St. Landry, LA · St. Martin, LA · Vermilion, LA