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County record · fips 22073 · Louisiana

OuachitaLA

Republican ×18 since 1956all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+28.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
20–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/40
53% of its elections
Closest election
1952
D+5.0
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
1880+134.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+53.8 ptsDemocrats
1872-53.3 ptsRepublicans
1968+45.0 ptsDemocrats
1952-36.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
158,480
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$54,688
2024 dollars
Non-white
45%
Rural
25%
Age 65+
16%

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

Neighbouring counties

Caldwell, LA · Jackson, LA · Lincoln, LA · Morehouse, LA · Richland, LA · Union, LA