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County record · fips 30111 · Montana

YellowstoneMT

Republican ×15 since 1968reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections

The Long Record

34 elections against the Montana and national vote
2024 result
R+28.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/34
68% of its elections
Closest election
1948
R+3.1
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
1920-46.8 ptsRepublicans
1932+40.1 ptsDemocrats
1904-35.4 ptsRepublicans
1912+32.2 ptsDemocrats
1968-31.7 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
168,957
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$76,570
2024 dollars
Non-white
17%
Rural
16%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Big Horn, MT · Carbon, MT · Golden Valley, MT · Musselshell, MT · Rosebud, MT · Stillwater, MT · Treasure, MT