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County record · fips 30107 · Montana

WheatlandMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1920–2024 · 27 elections

The Long Record

27 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+60.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
4–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/27
67% of its elections
Closest election
1944
R+2.3
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
ElectionSwingToward
1932+47.3 ptsDemocrats
2000-30.9 ptsRepublicans
1968-27.4 ptsRepublicans
1952-25.3 ptsRepublicans
1964+19.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
2,056
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$49,489
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
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 · Judith Basin, MT · Meagher, MT · Sweet Grass, MT