Lafayette Parish, Louisiana: null
Louisiana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+31.4
2024 Margin
R+2.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1964
Voting Streak
Classification
242K
Population
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana voted R+31.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 72,007 votes (64.82%). This represented a R+2.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1964.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.1
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.9/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+31.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.7%
Voting StreakR since 1964
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population241,753
Median Age
36.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
45.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$66,617(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
62.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
25.3%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.8%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
66.1%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
17.4%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.5%(37,170) | 64.8%(72,007) | R+31.4 | -2.7 |
| 2020 | 34.6%(39,685) | 63.3%(72,519) | R+28.7 | +4.9 |
| 2016 | 31.0%(32,726) | 64.6%(68,195) | R+33.6 | +0.1 |
| 2012 | 32.2%(31,768) | 65.9%(64,992) | R+33.7 | -2.4 |
| 2008 | 33.6%(32,145) | 64.9%(62,055) | R+31.3 | -1.8 |
| 2004 | 34.7%(31,210) | 64.2%(57,732) | R+29.5 | -2.3 |
| 2000 | 34.7%(27,190) | 61.9%(48,491) | R+27.2 | -22.0 |
| 1996 | 43.6%(32,504) | 48.9%(36,419) | R+5.3 | +0.1 |
| 1992 | 39.8%(28,583) | 45.2%(32,406) | R+5.3 | +15.0 |
| 1988 | 39.1%(24,133) | 59.4%(36,648) | R+20.3 | +18.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29.1%(21,065) | 68.9%(49,898) | R+39.8 | +8.3 |
| 2020 | 15.9%(17,762) | 64.0%(71,361) | R+48.1 | -6.5 |
| 2016 | 29.2%(13,102) | 70.8%(31,784) | R+41.6 | -6.2 |
| 2014 | 32.3%(20,297) | 67.7%(42,537) | R+35.4 | +0.2 |
| 2010 | 29.2%(18,768) | 64.8%(41,666) | R+35.6 | -25.7 |
| 2008 | 43.9%(40,826) | 53.8%(50,054) | R+9.9 | +2.2 |
| 2004 | 39.3%(33,959) | 51.5%(44,433) | R+12.1 | +6.1 |
| 2002 | 40.9%(21,144) | 59.1%(30,568) | R+18.2 | -36.2 |
| 1998 | 57.2%(26,622) | 39.2%(18,238) | D+18.0 | +34.4 |
| 1996 | 41.8%(30,306) | 58.2%(42,190) | R+16.4 | -73.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.1%(13,363) | 61.3%(35,454) | R+38.2 | -18.8 |
| 2019 | 40.3%(31,534) | 59.7%(46,643) | R+19.3 | -13.6 |
| 2015 | 47.2%(27,926) | 52.8%(31,291) | R+5.7 | +47.6 |
| 2011 | 17.3%(7,967) | 70.6%(32,507) | R+53.3 | -8.4 |
| 2007 | 14.0%(8,020) | 58.9%(33,721) | R+44.9 | -41.6 |
| 2003 | 48.4%(32,734) | 51.6%(34,951) | R+3.3 | +45.1 |
| 1999 | 21.7%(12,579) | 70.1%(40,674) | R+48.4 | -9.2 |
| 1995 | 30.4%(20,021) | 69.6%(45,842) | R+39.2 | -68.5 |
| 1991 | 64.6%(40,816) | 35.4%(22,336) | D+29.3 | +15.8 |
| 1987 | 32.3%(18,150) | 18.8%(10,552) | D+13.5 | -0.2 |