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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | +134.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +53.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1872 | -53.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | +45.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -36.8 pts | Republicans |
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