County record · fips 08085 · Colorado
MontroseCO
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1884–2024 · 36 elections
The Long Record
36 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+33.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/36
61% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+1.4
this countyColoradonational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +176.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -84.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1900 | -53.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1920 | -51.3 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +50.3 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
43,807
College (BA+)
29%
Median income
$72,120
2024 dollars
Non-white
27%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
26%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Delta, CO · Gunnison, CO · Mesa, CO · Ouray, CO · San Miguel, CO · San Juan, UT