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County record · fips 30041 · Montana

HillMT

Republican ×3 since 2016★ Bellwetherreported 1912–2024 · 29 elections

The Long Record

29 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+19.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–13
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
26/29
90% of its elections · ★ bellwether
Closest election
2012
D+3.6
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
1920-53.6 ptsRepublicans
1952-45.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+41.7 ptsDemocrats
1980-29.9 ptsRepublicans
1968-29.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,155
College (BA+)
24%
Median income
$52,798
2024 dollars
Non-white
33%
Rural
40%
Age 65+
16%

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 · Liberty, MT