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County record · fips 30037 · Montana

Golden ValleyMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections

The Long Record

27 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+73.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
17/27
63% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+5.2
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
1968-42.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+33.9 ptsDemocrats
1952-32.0 ptsRepublicans
1980-31.6 ptsRepublicans
1964+29.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
899
College (BA+)
21%
Median income
$58,333
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
29%

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

Neighbouring counties

Fergus, MT · Musselshell, MT · Stillwater, MT · Sweet Grass, MT · Wheatland, MT · Yellowstone, MT