County record · fips 22079 · Louisiana
RapidesLA
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+37.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
22–18
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/40
63% of its elections
Closest election
1996
D+3.3
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +55.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1880 | +54.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +53.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1888 | +45.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -37.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
127,527
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$54,967
2024 dollars
Non-white
41%
Rural
40%
Age 65+
17%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Allen, LA · Avoyelles, LA · Evangeline, LA · Grant, LA · LaSalle, LA · Natchitoches, LA · Vernon, LA