St. James Parish, Louisiana: null
Louisiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+0.9
2024 Margin
R+5.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2024
Voting Streak
Classification
20K
Population
St. James Parish, Louisiana voted R+0.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 5,902 votes (50.06%). This represented a R+5.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2024.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.9
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+0.9
2020→2024 SwingR+5.3%
Voting StreakR since 2024
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population20,192
Median Age
40.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$62,946(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
49.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Black
47.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
85.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
3.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.1%(5,792) | 50.1%(5,902) | R+0.9 | -5.3 |
| 2020 | 51.7%(6,510) | 47.3%(5,954) | D+4.4 | -3.5 |
| 2016 | 53.1%(6,418) | 45.1%(5,456) | D+8.0 | -7.0 |
| 2012 | 57.0%(7,059) | 42.0%(5,209) | D+14.9 | +2.5 |
| 2008 | 55.7%(6,994) | 43.2%(5,432) | D+12.4 | -4.3 |
| 2004 | 57.7%(6,407) | 40.9%(4,545) | D+16.8 | -8.6 |
| 2000 | 60.9%(6,523) | 35.6%(3,813) | D+25.3 | -15.8 |
| 1996 | 67.5%(7,247) | 26.4%(2,832) | D+41.1 | +11.9 |
| 1992 | 59.1%(6,609) | 29.9%(3,339) | D+29.2 | +2.1 |
| 1988 | 62.6%(6,707) | 35.4%(3,799) | D+27.1 | +14.4 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.6%(4,118) | 51.8%(4,582) | R+5.3 | +21.5 |
| 2020 | 23.2%(2,753) | 49.9%(5,927) | R+26.7 | -32.4 |
| 2016 | 52.9%(2,951) | 47.1%(2,631) | D+5.7 | -23.1 |
| 2014 | 64.4%(5,281) | 35.6%(2,919) | D+28.8 | +7.8 |
| 2010 | 58.7%(4,895) | 37.7%(3,145) | D+21.0 | -14.8 |
| 2008 | 67.3%(8,011) | 31.4%(3,743) | D+35.8 | +40.7 |
| 2004 | 31.1%(3,231) | 36.0%(3,735) | R+4.9 | -41.0 |
| 2002 | 68.1%(5,353) | 31.9%(2,512) | D+36.1 | -27.5 |
| 1998 | 78.1%(5,726) | 14.5%(1,061) | D+63.7 | +42.3 |
| 1996 | 60.7%(5,803) | 39.3%(3,763) | D+21.3 | -46.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.1%(2,970) | 40.3%(3,405) | R+5.2 | -39.5 |
| 2019 | 67.2%(6,554) | 32.8%(3,199) | D+34.4 | -5.4 |
| 2015 | 69.9%(6,481) | 30.1%(2,789) | D+39.8 | +71.3 |
| 2011 | 22.8%(2,091) | 54.3%(4,983) | R+31.5 | -8.0 |
| 2007 | 20.2%(2,038) | 43.7%(4,415) | R+23.5 | -48.4 |
| 2003 | 62.5%(5,727) | 37.5%(3,442) | D+24.9 | +32.7 |
| 1999 | 42.0%(4,271) | 49.8%(5,060) | R+7.8 | -8.3 |
| 1995 | 50.2%(5,546) | 49.8%(5,492) | D+0.5 | -32.2 |
| 1991 | 66.3%(8,028) | 33.7%(4,074) | D+32.7 | +22.6 |
| 1987 | 17.7%(2,031) | 7.6%(873) | D+10.1 | -48.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(96.4%) | Nikki Haley(2.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(85.2%) | Other(4.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(82.2%) | Bernie Sanders(12.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(46.6%) | Ted Cruz(35.0%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(68.2%) | Hillary Clinton(25.1%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee