County record · fips 30065 · Montana
MusselshellMT
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1912–2024 · 29 elections
The Long Record
29 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+73.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–22
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/29
72% of its elections
Closest election
1960
R+0.3
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | +66.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1920 | -40.6 pts | Republicans |
| 1924 | -38.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -27.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +26.8 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
5,152
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$58,920
2024 dollars
Non-white
13%
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 · Golden Valley, MT · Petroleum, MT · Rosebud, MT · Yellowstone, MT