West Lafayette, Ohio
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −3.1% |
| 2008 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | +4.7% |
| 2016 | −35.8% |
| 2020 | −42.0% |
| 2024 | −46.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.4%Harris251 | 72.6%Trump690 | 0.9% | R+46.2 | R+4.3 | R+44.7 | 950 | |
| R | 27.8%Biden276 | 69.7%Trump693 | 2.5% | R+42.0 | R+6.2 | R+46.4 | 994 | |
| R | 29.4%Clinton268 | 65.2%Trump594 | 5.4% | R+35.8 | R+40.5 | R+37.9 | 911 | |
| D | 50.3%Obama477 | 45.6%Romney432 | 4.1% | D+4.7 | R+1.0 | D+0.9 | 948 | |
| D | 51.1%Obama493 | 45.4%McCain438 | 3.5% | D+5.7 | D+8.8 | R+1.6 | 965 | |
| R | 48.4%Kerry470 | 51.4%Bush500 | 0.2% | R+3.1 | — | R+0.6 | 972 |
West Lafayette sits in the Industrial Midwest. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 5.7 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 46.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 46.2 points.
A population of 2,857, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,261 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did West Lafayette, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, West Lafayette, Ohio voted Republican by 46.2 points (R+46.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 950 votes cast, 251 went Democratic and 690 went Republican.
When did West Lafayette, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which West Lafayette, Ohio voted Democratic was 2012.
How many people live in West Lafayette, Ohio?
West Lafayette, Ohio has a population of 2,857 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in West Lafayette, Ohio?
Median household income in West Lafayette, Ohio is $49,261 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of West Lafayette, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in West Lafayette, Ohio from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 4 went Republican.