2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris38.21%
Republican
Donald Trump60.22%
Two-party margin
R+22.0
State hub
Louisiana State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Louisiana
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
4,640,546
Rank 25 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
107.4 people/sq mi
Rank 27 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
-0.5%
Rank 46 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
51% / 49%
Share of total population
Median household income
$57,852
Rank 48 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
18.7%
Rank 50 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Any race
White (NH)
57.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
31.4%
Asian (NH)
1.7%
AIAN (NH)
0.4%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
3%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Louisiana's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Slower population change can stabilize turnout baselines; campaigns may emphasize persuasion and registration efficiency more than rapid expansion of the voter pool.
- A substantial Black population share (31.4% non-Hispanic Black alone) surfaces often in analyses of urban turnout, voting access, and racial-justice-aligned policy debate.
- Below-average household income (median 57,852 USD in this ACS window) frequently appears in reporting on economic stress, health-care costs, and wage-focused messaging.
- A double-digit poverty rate (18.7%) highlights inequality and service-delivery pressures that often shape platform contrast and local organizing narratives.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 57.5% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Louisiana has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Deep South state with a strong Republican presidential lean, New Orleans and Baton Rouge as Democratic anchors, and distinctive Cajun/Creole politics.
- Energy and petrochemical industries are frequent backdrops in national coverage.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden39.85%
Republican
Donald Trump58.46%
Two-party margin
R+18.6
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton38.45%
Republican
Donald Trump58.09%
Two-party margin
R+19.6
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama40.58%
Republican
Mitt Romney57.78%
Two-party margin
R+17.2
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama39.93%
Republican
John McCain58.56%
Two-party margin
R+18.6
2004
Democratic
John Kerry42.22%
Republican
George W. Bush56.72%
Two-party margin
R+14.5
2000
Democratic
Al Gore44.88%
Republican
George W. Bush52.55%
Two-party margin
R+7.7
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton52.01%
Republican
Bob Dole39.94%
Two-party margin
D+12.1
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton45.58%
Republican
George H. W. Bush40.97%
Two-party margin
D+4.6
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis44.06%
Republican
George H. W. Bush54.27%
Two-party margin
R+10.2
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale38.18%
Republican
Ronald Reagan60.77%
Two-party margin
R+22.6
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter45.75%
Republican
Ronald Reagan51.20%
Two-party margin
R+5.5
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Louisiana
No seeded race cards are available for Louisiana yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Louisiana)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
0D:2R
Bill CassidyRSenior senator
William Morgan Cassidy is an American politician and physician who is the senior United States senator from Louisiana, a seat he has held since 2015.
John KennedyRJunior senator
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, also known as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
2D:4R
Governor
Chief executive of Louisiana's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Jeff LandryR
Governor
Jeffrey Martin Landry is an American politician and attorney serving since 2024 as the 57th governor of Louisiana.