Rapides Parish, Louisiana: null
Louisiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+36.8
2024 Margin
R+4.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
130K
Population
Rapides Parish, Louisiana voted R+36.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 36,171 votes (67.74%). This represented a R+4.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
10.8
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.2/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+36.8
2020→2024 SwingR+4.7%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population130,023
Median Age
37.7(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$55,407(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
59.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
4.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
31.1%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.0%(16,537) | 67.7%(36,171) | R+36.8 | -4.7 |
| 2020 | 33.1%(19,475) | 65.1%(38,347) | R+32.1 | +0.5 |
| 2016 | 32.2%(18,322) | 64.8%(36,816) | R+32.5 | -3.0 |
| 2012 | 34.5%(20,045) | 64.1%(37,193) | R+29.6 | -0.9 |
| 2008 | 35.0%(20,127) | 63.6%(36,611) | R+28.7 | +0.2 |
| 2004 | 35.0%(18,904) | 63.8%(34,492) | R+28.8 | -8.6 |
| 2000 | 38.5%(18,898) | 58.8%(28,831) | R+20.3 | -23.2 |
| 1996 | 46.1%(23,004) | 43.2%(21,548) | D+2.9 | +6.6 |
| 1992 | 40.2%(20,873) | 43.9%(22,783) | R+3.7 | +21.0 |
| 1988 | 36.7%(17,928) | 61.3%(29,977) | R+24.6 | +8.9 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.3%(10,654) | 71.0%(27,732) | R+43.7 | +11.1 |
| 2020 | 11.6%(6,544) | 66.4%(37,597) | R+54.8 | -24.8 |
| 2016 | 35.0%(7,510) | 65.0%(13,966) | R+30.1 | +0.8 |
| 2014 | 34.6%(13,266) | 65.4%(25,123) | R+30.9 | -1.7 |
| 2010 | 31.5%(11,313) | 60.6%(21,803) | R+29.2 | -22.2 |
| 2008 | 45.4%(25,511) | 52.3%(29,414) | R+6.9 | +18.6 |
| 2004 | 28.6%(14,456) | 54.1%(27,367) | R+25.5 | -17.6 |
| 2002 | 46.0%(15,346) | 54.0%(17,983) | R+7.9 | -26.6 |
| 1998 | 56.7%(14,195) | 38.0%(9,526) | D+18.6 | +25.3 |
| 1996 | 46.6%(22,527) | 53.4%(25,760) | R+6.7 | -73.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.8%(6,135) | 64.2%(19,857) | R+44.4 | -31.1 |
| 2019 | 43.4%(18,835) | 56.6%(24,611) | R+13.3 | -18.1 |
| 2015 | 52.4%(14,866) | 47.6%(13,496) | D+4.8 | +41.5 |
| 2011 | 24.4%(9,126) | 61.0%(22,871) | R+36.7 | -2.5 |
| 2007 | 19.8%(7,805) | 54.0%(21,253) | R+34.2 | -46.8 |
| 2003 | 56.3%(20,875) | 43.7%(16,192) | D+12.6 | +51.0 |
| 1999 | 26.4%(8,997) | 64.8%(22,066) | R+38.4 | -1.5 |
| 1995 | 31.6%(13,393) | 68.4%(29,035) | R+36.9 | -48.8 |
| 1991 | 56.0%(27,638) | 44.0%(21,762) | D+11.9 | -4.1 |
| 1987 | 37.5%(16,958) | 21.6%(9,745) | D+15.9 | -6.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.5%) | Nikki Haley(5.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(81.0%) | Bernie Sanders(5.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(71.3%) | Bernie Sanders(21.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(42.2%) | Donald Trump(39.0%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(59.1%) | Hillary Clinton(32.9%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee