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County record · fips 30027 · Montana

FergusMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+53.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
9–25
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
25/34
74% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+4.7
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
1920-54.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+51.6 ptsDemocrats
1952-43.8 ptsRepublicans
1912+43.6 ptsDemocrats
1968-29.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
11,687
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$63,706
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
47%
Age 65+
25%

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

Neighbouring counties

Blaine, MT · Chouteau, MT · Golden Valley, MT · Judith Basin, MT · Musselshell, MT · Petroleum, MT · Phillips, MT · Wheatland, MT