Westlake, Louisiana
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −24.4% |
| 2008 | −32.2% |
| 2012 | −38.3% |
| 2016 | −42.0% |
| 2020 | −40.5% |
| 2024 | −47.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.7%Harris477 | 73.4%Trump1,360 | 0.9% | R+47.6 | R+7.1 | R+46.2 | 1,854 | |
| R | 28.8%Biden686 | 69.2%Trump1,652 | 2.0% | R+40.5 | D+1.5 | R+44.9 | 2,386 | |
| R | 27.6%Clinton594 | 69.6%Trump1,498 | 2.7% | R+42.0 | R+3.8 | R+44.1 | 2,151 | |
| R | 30.0%Obama667 | 68.2%Romney1,519 | 1.8% | R+38.3 | R+6.1 | R+42.1 | 2,227 | |
| R | 32.9%Obama744 | 65.1%McCain1,472 | 2.0% | R+32.2 | R+7.8 | R+39.5 | 2,262 | |
| R | 37.8%Kerry815 | 62.1%Bush1,341 | 0.1% | R+24.4 | — | R+21.9 | 2,158 |
Westlake sits in the Gulf South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 47.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 7.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 47.6 points.
A population of 4,743, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,381 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Westlake, Louisiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Westlake, Louisiana voted Republican by 47.6 points (R+47.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,854 votes cast, 477 went Democratic and 1,360 went Republican.
How many people live in Westlake, Louisiana?
Westlake, Louisiana has a population of 4,743 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Westlake, Louisiana?
Median household income in Westlake, Louisiana is $68,381 — below the national median of $80,734. The Louisiana state median is $60,756.
What is the political history of Westlake, Louisiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Westlake, Louisiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.