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County record · fips 30003 · Montana

Big HornMT

Republican ×1 since 2024reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+1.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–12
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/28
71% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+0.2
this countyMontananational (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
ElectionSwingToward
1920-57.0 ptsRepublicans
1928+42.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-40.9 ptsRepublicans
1932+37.0 ptsDemocrats
1964+32.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,891
College (BA+)
18%
Median income
$58,750
2024 dollars
Non-white
73%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
14%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Carbon, MT · Powder River, MT · Rosebud, MT · Treasure, MT · Yellowstone, MT · Big Horn, WY · Sheridan, WY