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
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | -76.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1964 | -69.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | +69.0 pts | Democrats |
| 1972 | -67.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1960 | +63.4 pts | Democrats |
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