Hill County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
R+18.2
2024 Margin
R+4.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
16K
Population
Hill County, Montana voted R+18.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,871 votes (56.89%). This represented a R+4.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.7
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+18.2
2020→2024 SwingR+4.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record29
Demographics
Population16,309
Median Age
33.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
32.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$58,427(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
67.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
66.8%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
19.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.3%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.7%(2,634) | 56.9%(3,871) | R+18.2 | -4.6 |
| 2020 | 41.5%(2,981) | 55.1%(3,957) | R+13.6 | +3.6 |
| 2016 | 36.8%(2,371) | 54.0%(3,478) | R+17.2 | -20.7 |
| 2012 | 49.9%(3,403) | 46.4%(3,164) | D+3.5 | -8.7 |
| 2008 | 54.3%(3,596) | 42.1%(2,787) | D+12.2 | +19.8 |
| 2004 | 45.0%(2,997) | 52.6%(3,505) | R+7.6 | +2.0 |
| 2000 | 42.1%(2,760) | 51.7%(3,392) | R+9.6 | -22.5 |
| 1996 | 49.5%(3,517) | 36.6%(2,601) | D+12.9 | -2.1 |
| 1992 | 44.8%(3,618) | 29.8%(2,408) | D+15.0 | +5.3 |
| 1988 | 54.1%(4,219) | 44.5%(3,467) | D+9.7 | +21.3 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.3%(3,438) | 47.1%(3,217) | D+3.2 | +7.0 |
| 2020 | 48.1%(3,477) | 51.9%(3,746) | R+3.7 | -24.0 |
| 2018 | 58.4%(3,729) | 38.1%(2,434) | D+20.3 | +28.8 |
| 2014 | 44.8%(2,255) | 53.3%(2,683) | R+8.5 | -33.2 |
| 2012 | 58.9%(4,060) | 34.3%(2,361) | D+24.7 | -36.5 |
| 2008 | 80.6%(5,333) | 19.4%(1,285) | D+61.2 | +42.5 |
| 2006 | 58.4%(3,431) | 39.6%(2,331) | D+18.7 | -30.5 |
| 2002 | 72.2%(3,819) | 22.9%(1,215) | D+49.2 | +35.1 |
| 2000 | 56.1%(3,686) | 42.0%(2,757) | D+14.1 | +3.0 |
| 1996 | 53.3%(3,852) | 42.1%(3,046) | D+11.2 | +19.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.3%(2,666) | 57.6%(3,910) | R+18.3 | -11.4 |
| 2020 | 43.8%(3,146) | 50.7%(3,642) | R+6.9 | -24.5 |
| 2016 | 57.3%(3,811) | 39.7%(2,642) | D+17.6 | -2.7 |
| 2012 | 58.1%(3,969) | 37.8%(2,583) | D+20.3 | -31.6 |
| 2008 | 75.0%(4,983) | 23.1%(1,538) | D+51.8 | +29.4 |
| 2004 | 59.1%(3,886) | 36.6%(2,407) | D+22.5 | +2.4 |
| 2000 | 58.9%(3,858) | 38.9%(2,544) | D+20.1 | +67.0 |
| 1996 | 26.5%(1,892) | 73.5%(5,239) | R+46.9 | -61.1 |
| 1992 | 57.1%(4,582) | 42.9%(3,447) | D+14.1 | +13.3 |
| 1988 | 49.7%(3,936) | 48.8%(3,866) | D+0.9 | -53.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(91.2%) | Other(8.8%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(77.4%) | Bernie Sanders(11.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(46.5%) | Hillary Clinton(46.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(80.2%) | Ted Cruz(7.2%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(52.4%) | Hillary Clinton(44.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee