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County record · fips 30061 · Montana

MineralMT

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+49.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–14
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/28
79% of its elections
Closest election
1920
D+2.7
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
2000-56.7 ptsRepublicans
1920-48.7 ptsRepublicans
1932+46.3 ptsDemocrats
1968-33.2 ptsRepublicans
1924-31.6 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
4,959
College (BA+)
26%
Median income
$63,450
2024 dollars
Non-white
11%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%

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

Neighbouring counties

Clearwater, ID · Shoshone, ID · Missoula, MT · Sanders, MT