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County record · fips 22097 · Louisiana

St. LandryLA

Republican ×6 since 2004all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+19.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
2004
R+0.4
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
1872-89.2 ptsRepublicans
1960+72.6 ptsDemocrats
1916-72.0 ptsRepublicans
1896+70.7 ptsDemocrats
1972-69.8 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
81,670
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$44,462
2024 dollars
Non-white
48%
Rural
59%
Age 65+
17%

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

Neighbouring counties

Acadia, LA · Avoyelles, LA · Evangeline, LA · Lafayette, LA · Pointe Coupee, LA · St. Martin, LA