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County record · fips 22091 · Louisiana

St. HelenaLA

Democratic ×13 since 1976all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
D+0.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
37–2
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/39
44% of its elections
Closest election
2024
D+0.8
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
1968+102.4 ptsDemocrats
1972-93.2 ptsRepublicans
1872-71.8 ptsRepublicans
1964-69.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+64.0 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
10,858
College (BA+)
11%
Median income
$41,934
2024 dollars
Non-white
55%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

East Baton Rouge, LA · East Feliciana, LA · Livingston, LA · Tangipahoa, LA · Amite, MS