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County record · fips 22121 · Louisiana

West Baton RougeLA

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Louisiana and national vote
2024 result
R+11.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
28–12
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
2000
D+1.3
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
1896-76.6 ptsRepublicans
1964-69.6 ptsRepublicans
1900+69.0 ptsDemocrats
1972-67.5 ptsRepublicans
1960+63.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
27,974
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$87,299
2024 dollars
Non-white
48%
Rural
26%
Age 65+
15%

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 · Iberville, LA · Pointe Coupee, LA · West Feliciana, LA