County record · fips 30073 · Montana
PonderaMT
Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections
The Long Record
27 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+43.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–20
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
21/27
78% of its elections
Closest election
1960
D+6.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +48.8 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -42.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -36.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1980 | -35.1 pts | Republicans |
| 2000 | -29.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,035
College (BA+)
20%
Median income
$52,338
2024 dollars
Non-white
21%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Chouteau, MT · Flathead, MT · Glacier, MT · Liberty, MT · Teton, MT · Toole, MT