HarrisDemocratic39.9%1,033TrumpRepublican56.3%1,459OtherAll other candidates3.8%98
R+16.4- Lead
- 426
- Total
- 2,590
- vs nation
- R+15.0
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic41.4%899TrumpRepublican55.8%1,212OtherAll other candidates2.8%60
R+14.4- Lead
- 313
- Total
- 2,171
- vs nation
- R+18.9
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic36.7%598TrumpRepublican55.5%904OtherAll other candidates7.8%127
R+18.8- Lead
- 306
- Total
- 1,629
- vs nation
- R+20.9
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic42.7%564RomneyRepublican54.2%716OtherAll other candidates3.0%40
R+11.5- Lead
- 152
- Total
- 1,320
- vs nation
- R+15.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic48.0%652McCainRepublican49.7%675OtherAll other candidates2.3%31
R+1.7- Lead
- 23
- Total
- 1,358
- vs nation
- R+9.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic42.5%548BushRepublican55.4%714OtherAll other candidates2.1%27
R+12.9- Lead
- 166
- Total
- 1,289
- vs nation
- R+10.4
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- R+16.4MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 3,8832024 5-year
- Median household income
- $101,7082024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 78.7%2024 5-year
- Black
- 0.0%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.7%2024 5-year
- Peak Republican margin
- R+18.8 in 2016MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −12.9% |
| 2008 | −1.7% |
| 2012 | −11.5% |
| 2016 | −18.8% |
| 2020 | −14.4% |
| 2024 | −16.4% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.9%Harris1,033 | 56.3%Trump1,459 | 3.8% | R+16.4 | R+2.0 | R+15.0 | 2,590 | |
| R | 41.4%Biden899 | 55.8%Trump1,212 | 2.8% | R+14.4 | D+4.4 | R+18.9 | 2,171 | |
| R | 36.7%Clinton598 | 55.5%Trump904 | 7.8% | R+18.8 | R+7.3 | R+20.9 | 1,629 | |
| R | 42.7%Obama564 | 54.2%Romney716 | 3.0% | R+11.5 | R+9.8 | R+15.4 | 1,320 | |
| R | 48.0%Obama652 | 49.7%McCain675 | 2.3% | R+1.7 | — | R+9.0 | 1,358 | |
| R | 42.5%Kerry548 | 55.4%Bush714 | 2.1% | R+12.9 | — | R+10.4 | 1,289 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate · 2 governor
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 45.6%1,144 | 54.4%1,366 | 2,510 |
| 2020 | R | 37.8%806 | 62.2%1,329 | 2,135 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 42.4%1,051 | 57.6%1,425 | 2,476 |
Governor
Each row shows Governor votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | 39.8%998 | 60.2%1,512 | 2,510 |
| 2020 | R | 40.6%871 | 59.4%1,276 | 2,147 |
2024 Governor — every named candidate in the statewide archive
- Bob Ferguson0.0%0
- David G Reichert0.0%0
La Center, perched where the East and North forks of the Lewis River meet, votes heavily Republican despite sitting in a county trending competitive — its 2020 presidential margin exceeded 30 points to the right.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 18.8 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.4 points.
A population of 3,883, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $101,708 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did La Center, Washington vote in 2024?
In 2024, La Center, Washington voted Republican by 16.4 points (R+16.4), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 2,590 votes cast, 1,033 went Democratic and 1,459 went Republican.
How many people live in La Center, Washington?
La Center, Washington has a population of 3,883 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in La Center, Washington?
Median household income in La Center, Washington is $101,708 — above the national median of $80,734. The Washington state median is $98,141.
What is the political history of La Center, Washington?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in La Center, Washington from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.