Yellowstone County, Montana: null
Montana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+27.1
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
165K
Population
Yellowstone County, Montana voted R+27.1 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 50,460 votes (62%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.6
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+27.1
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population164,731
Median Age
38.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
44.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$72,300(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
83.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
69.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.9%(28,392) | 62.0%(50,460) | R+27.1 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 36.6%(30,679) | 60.6%(50,772) | R+24.0 | +2.6 |
| 2016 | 31.4%(22,171) | 58.0%(40,920) | R+26.6 | -6.1 |
| 2012 | 38.4%(26,403) | 58.9%(40,500) | R+20.5 | -14.2 |
| 2008 | 45.5%(32,038) | 51.8%(36,483) | R+6.3 | +19.0 |
| 2004 | 36.4%(24,120) | 61.7%(40,903) | R+25.3 | -1.8 |
| 2000 | 35.4%(20,370) | 59.0%(33,922) | R+23.6 | -17.5 |
| 1996 | 41.1%(22,992) | 47.2%(26,367) | R+6.0 | -1.3 |
| 1992 | 35.7%(20,163) | 40.4%(22,822) | R+4.7 | +7.3 |
| 1988 | 43.4%(21,987) | 55.4%(28,069) | R+12.0 | +15.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9%(33,493) | 57.1%(46,812) | R+16.3 | +0.9 |
| 2020 | 41.4%(34,833) | 58.6%(49,276) | R+17.2 | -13.6 |
| 2018 | 46.5%(32,225) | 50.1%(34,682) | R+3.5 | +20.6 |
| 2014 | 36.9%(19,279) | 61.1%(31,933) | R+24.2 | -24.9 |
| 2012 | 47.1%(32,565) | 46.4%(32,077) | D+0.7 | -48.0 |
| 2008 | 74.3%(50,126) | 25.7%(17,308) | D+48.7 | +50.6 |
| 2006 | 47.8%(28,225) | 49.8%(29,361) | R+1.9 | -36.5 |
| 2002 | 64.5%(29,750) | 29.9%(13,796) | D+34.6 | +39.2 |
| 2000 | 46.7%(26,790) | 51.3%(29,434) | R+4.6 | -12.5 |
| 1996 | 51.4%(28,757) | 43.5%(24,358) | D+7.9 | +35.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.4%(27,956) | 63.0%(51,191) | R+28.6 | -7.8 |
| 2020 | 37.2%(31,152) | 58.0%(48,586) | R+20.8 | -20.1 |
| 2016 | 47.9%(33,974) | 48.6%(34,467) | R+0.7 | +0.5 |
| 2012 | 47.6%(32,802) | 48.8%(33,606) | R+1.2 | -28.5 |
| 2008 | 62.8%(44,107) | 35.5%(24,883) | D+27.4 | +21.0 |
| 2004 | 51.6%(33,906) | 45.2%(29,699) | D+6.4 | +12.0 |
| 2000 | 46.4%(26,572) | 52.0%(29,787) | R+5.6 | +58.2 |
| 1996 | 18.1%(9,953) | 81.9%(45,005) | R+63.8 | -57.6 |
| 1992 | 46.9%(26,513) | 53.1%(30,025) | R+6.2 | +7.2 |
| 1988 | 42.5%(21,513) | 56.0%(28,294) | R+13.4 | -56.9 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(90.5%) | Other(9.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(78.3%) | Bernie Sanders(11.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(49.9%) | Bernie Sanders(45.0%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.3%) | Ted Cruz(10.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(50.2%) | Hillary Clinton(47.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee