Jena, Louisiana
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −65.0% |
| 2008 | −73.0% |
| 2012 | −75.4% |
| 2016 | −74.7% |
| 2020 | −75.0% |
| 2024 | −79.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 9.6%Harris155 | 89.3%Trump1,447 | 1.1% | R+79.8 | R+4.8 | R+78.3 | 1,620 | |
| R | 11.8%Biden141 | 86.8%Trump1,034 | 1.3% | R+75.0 | R+0.2 | R+79.4 | 1,191 | |
| R | 11.2%Clinton140 | 86.0%Trump1,072 | 2.8% | R+74.7 | D+0.7 | R+76.8 | 1,247 | |
| R | 11.7%Obama156 | 87.1%Romney1,165 | 1.3% | R+75.4 | R+2.4 | R+79.3 | 1,338 | |
| R | 12.3%Obama177 | 85.4%McCain1,225 | 2.3% | R+73.0 | R+8.0 | R+80.3 | 1,435 | |
| R | 16.9%Kerry226 | 81.9%Bush1,094 | 1.1% | R+65.0 | — | R+62.6 | 1,335 |
Jena sits in the Gulf South. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 79.8 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 79.8 points.
A population of 4,160, a 64% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $71,730 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Jena, Louisiana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Jena, Louisiana voted Republican by 79.8 points (R+79.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,620 votes cast, 155 went Democratic and 1,447 went Republican.
How many people live in Jena, Louisiana?
Jena, Louisiana has a population of 4,160 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Jena, Louisiana?
Median household income in Jena, Louisiana is $71,730 — below the national median of $80,734. The Louisiana state median is $60,756.
What is the political history of Jena, Louisiana?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Jena, Louisiana from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.