County record · fips 30011 · Montana
CarterMT
Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections
The Long Record
27 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+82.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/27
70% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+6.3
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +52.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -51.1 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +30.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -29.0 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -27.8 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
1,308
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$54,167
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
31%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Custer, MT · Fallon, MT · Powder River, MT · Butte, SD · Harding, SD · Crook, WY