County record · fips 22117 · Louisiana
WashingtonLA
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+40.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
29–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+5.7
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -75.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +74.5 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +72.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | -72.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1928 | -61.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
45,120
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$45,380
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
76%
Age 65+
19%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
St. Tammany, LA · Tangipahoa, LA · Marion, MS · Pearl River, MS · Pike, MS · Walthall, MS