Park County, Montana: Professional Migration
Montana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+7.7
2024 Margin
R+1.3%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
🏘️ Prof. Migration
Classification
17K
Population
Park County, Montana voted R+7.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 6,128 votes (52.3%). This represented a R+1.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
🏘️
Professional MigrationView all
Growing metro exurbs and suburbs receiving educated professionals from cities. These areas are shifting blue as remote work and urban flight bring liberal voters. Examples: Atlanta suburbs, DFW exurbs, Denver metro.
Volatility
4.2
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+7.7
2020→2024 SwingR+1.3%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population17,191
Median Age
46.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
49.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$67,602(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.6%(5,224) | 52.3%(6,128) | R+7.7 | -1.3 |
| 2020 | 45.6%(5,280) | 52.1%(6,025) | R+6.4 | +8.4 |
| 2016 | 38.4%(3,595) | 53.2%(4,980) | R+14.8 | -4.2 |
| 2012 | 43.1%(3,783) | 53.7%(4,709) | R+10.6 | -8.3 |
| 2008 | 46.9%(4,173) | 49.2%(4,376) | R+2.3 | +16.8 |
| 2004 | 38.9%(3,199) | 58.1%(4,771) | R+19.1 | +12.9 |
| 2000 | 29.1%(2,154) | 61.1%(4,523) | R+32.0 | -14.9 |
| 1996 | 34.4%(2,564) | 51.5%(3,837) | R+17.1 | -9.2 |
| 1992 | 30.2%(2,258) | 38.0%(2,846) | R+7.9 | +12.2 |
| 1988 | 39.1%(2,526) | 59.1%(3,823) | R+20.1 | +6.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.9%(6,009) | 47.5%(5,614) | D+3.3 | +4.0 |
| 2020 | 49.7%(5,766) | 50.3%(5,841) | R+0.7 | -8.4 |
| 2018 | 52.6%(5,114) | 44.8%(4,357) | D+7.8 | +23.5 |
| 2014 | 40.7%(2,846) | 56.4%(3,943) | R+15.7 | -20.0 |
| 2012 | 48.2%(4,260) | 43.9%(3,882) | D+4.3 | -37.3 |
| 2008 | 70.8%(6,129) | 29.2%(2,530) | D+41.6 | +37.6 |
| 2006 | 50.6%(3,744) | 46.7%(3,454) | D+3.9 | -22.3 |
| 2002 | 60.2%(3,657) | 33.9%(2,061) | D+26.3 | +36.2 |
| 2000 | 43.5%(3,229) | 53.5%(3,970) | R+10.0 | +3.5 |
| 1996 | 40.8%(3,052) | 54.3%(4,057) | R+13.4 | +24.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.4%(5,442) | 50.7%(5,947) | R+4.3 | -0.6 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(5,364) | 50.1%(5,798) | R+3.8 | -13.5 |
| 2016 | 53.0%(5,066) | 43.3%(4,134) | D+9.8 | +9.8 |
| 2012 | 47.9%(4,197) | 47.9%(4,198) | R+0.0 | -29.1 |
| 2008 | 63.4%(5,590) | 34.3%(3,023) | D+29.1 | +28.4 |
| 2004 | 48.2%(3,915) | 47.5%(3,855) | D+0.7 | +11.0 |
| 2000 | 43.8%(3,243) | 54.1%(4,004) | R+10.3 | +53.3 |
| 1996 | 18.2%(1,327) | 81.8%(5,964) | R+63.6 | -48.4 |
| 1992 | 42.4%(3,156) | 57.6%(4,288) | R+15.2 | +2.1 |
| 1988 | 40.3%(2,575) | 57.6%(3,680) | R+17.3 | -62.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.8%) | Other(9.2%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(74.6%) | Bernie Sanders(15.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(61.2%) | Hillary Clinton(36.8%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.8%) | Ted Cruz(9.5%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(65.9%) | Hillary Clinton(32.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee