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County record · fips 30031 · Montana

GallatinMT

Democratic ×3 since 2016reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
D+3.3
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
13–21
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/34
68% of its elections
Closest election
1964
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
1900-53.7 ptsRepublicans
1896+53.1 ptsDemocrats
1932+48.9 ptsDemocrats
1912+35.8 ptsDemocrats
1952-35.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
124,074
College (BA+)
54%
Median income
$93,528
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
35%
Age 65+
14%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fremont, ID · Broadwater, MT · Jefferson, MT · Madison, MT · Meagher, MT · Park, MT · Park, WY · Teton, WY