County record · fips 30079 · Montana
PrairieMT
Republican ×19 since 1952reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections
The Long Record
28 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+63.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/28
64% of its elections
Closest election
1948
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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | -63.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +48.2 pts | Democrats |
| 1952 | -41.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1940 | -35.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1968 | -33.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
1,250
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$51,250
2024 dollars
Non-white
12%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
42%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Custer, MT · Dawson, MT · Fallon, MT · Garfield, MT · McCone, MT · Wibaux, MT