Wibaux County, Montana: Northern Rural Secular
Montana · Presidential Elections 1916–2024
R+71.8
2024 Margin
D+1.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
1K
Population
Wibaux County, Montana voted R+71.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 463 votes (84.8%). This represented a D+1.6% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+71.8
2020→2024 SwingD+1.6%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record28
Demographics
Population937
Median Age
46.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$58,750(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.0%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
75.0%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
10.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
27.8%(+9.1 vs US)
Evangelical
15.8%(-0.7 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
10.5%(+5.3 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:46.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
28.1%↑
18-29
3.8%↓
30-44
13.8%↓
45-64
30.7%↑
65+
23.7%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
21.6%ConstructionVery high
10.6%Retail TradeBelow avg
7.7%EducationVery low
3.9%Professional ServicesVery low
3.9%ManufacturingVery low
2.4%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RConstruction: Infrastructure focusEducation: Union stronghold
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.0%(71) | 84.8%(463) | R+71.8 | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 12.9%(77) | 86.3%(516) | R+73.4 | D+2.0 |
| 2016 | 10.2%(55) | 85.6%(463) | R+75.4 | R+16.0 |
| 2012 | 18.0%(98) | 77.4%(421) | R+59.4 | R+17.9 |
| 2008 | 26.0%(146) | 67.6%(379) | R+41.5 | D+5.4 |
| 2004 | 25.7%(144) | 72.7%(407) | R+47.0 | D+0.9 |
| 2000 | 23.4%(121) | 71.2%(369) | R+47.9 | R+33.7 |
| 1996 | 32.1%(197) | 46.3%(284) | R+14.2 | R+7.8 |
| 1992 | 32.1%(195) | 38.5%(234) | R+6.4 | D+9.5 |
| 1988 | 41.0%(258) | 56.9%(358) | R+15.9 | D+15.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.6%(121) | 77.4%(414) | R+54.8 | D+10.0 |
| 2020 | 17.6%(105) | 82.4%(491) | R+64.8 | R+17.6 |
| 2018 | 26.4%(140) | 73.6%(390) | R+47.2 | D+11.9 |
| 2014 | 20.5%(94) | 79.5%(365) | R+59.0 | R+20.1 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(149) | 69.5%(339) | R+38.9 | R+72.3 |
| 2008 | 66.7%(366) | 33.3%(183) | D+33.3 | D+64.9 |
| 2006 | 34.2%(165) | 65.8%(317) | R+31.5 | R+58.4 |
| 2002 | 63.4%(331) | 36.6%(191) | D+26.8 | D+52.9 |
| 2000 | 37.0%(187) | 63.0%(319) | R+26.1 | R+13.2 |
| 1996 | 43.6%(251) | 56.4%(325) | R+12.8 | D+38.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.5%(77) | 85.5%(454) | R+71.0 | R+7.8 |
| 2020 | 18.4%(105) | 81.6%(465) | R+63.2 | R+17.7 |
| 2016 | 27.3%(143) | 72.7%(381) | R+45.4 | R+0.9 |
| 2012 | 27.7%(142) | 72.3%(370) | R+44.5 | R+62.1 |
| 2008 | 58.8%(318) | 41.2%(223) | D+17.6 | D+34.7 |
| 2004 | 41.4%(218) | 58.6%(308) | R+17.1 | D+6.4 |
| 2000 | 38.2%(187) | 61.8%(302) | R+23.5 | D+40.3 |
| 1996 | 18.1%(107) | 81.9%(484) | R+63.8 | R+35.7 |
| 1992 | 36.0%(215) | 64.0%(383) | R+28.1 | R+31.4 |
| 1988 | 51.7%(326) | 48.3%(305) | D+3.3 | R+42.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.9%) | Other(9.1%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(87.8%) | Bernie Sanders(9.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(60.0%) | Bernie Sanders(26.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(81.0%) | Ted Cruz(9.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(50.5%) | Barack Obama(46.7%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee