Montrose County, Colorado: null
Colorado · Presidential Elections 1884–2024
R+32.6
2024 Margin
D+3.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
43K
Population
Montrose County, Colorado voted R+32.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 16,704 votes (65.18%). This represented a D+3.9% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
2.7
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.8/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+32.6
2020→2024 SwingD+3.9%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record36
Demographics
Population42,679
Median Age
45.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
37.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$62,817(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
74.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
21.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
74.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.6%(8,354) | 65.2%(16,704) | R+32.6 | +3.9 |
| 2020 | 30.8%(7,687) | 67.3%(16,770) | R+36.5 | +5.6 |
| 2016 | 25.8%(5,466) | 67.9%(14,382) | R+42.1 | -5.3 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(6,138) | 67.3%(13,552) | R+36.8 | -7.0 |
| 2008 | 33.9%(6,495) | 63.7%(12,199) | R+29.8 | +9.9 |
| 2004 | 29.4%(4,776) | 69.2%(11,218) | R+39.7 | -3.0 |
| 2000 | 28.4%(4,041) | 65.2%(9,266) | R+36.8 | -14.6 |
| 1996 | 32.8%(4,019) | 55.0%(6,730) | R+22.1 | -12.5 |
| 1992 | 31.7%(3,713) | 41.4%(4,847) | R+9.7 | +13.0 |
| 1988 | 37.5%(3,748) | 60.2%(6,012) | R+22.7 | +19.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 24.4%(4,071) | 71.5%(11,907) | R+47.1 | -26.4 |
| 2008 | 37.0%(6,963) | 57.8%(10,852) | R+20.7 | +7.6 |
| 2002 | 33.1%(4,097) | 61.4%(7,596) | R+28.3 | -4.2 |
| 1996 | 36.7%(4,085) | 60.8%(6,765) | R+24.1 | -8.0 |
| 1990 | 40.6%(3,410) | 56.7%(4,767) | R+16.1 | +31.0 |
| 1984 | 26.1%(2,680) | 73.3%(7,510) | R+47.1 | -20.9 |
| 1978 | 36.7%(2,439) | 62.8%(4,180) | R+26.2 | -20.7 |
| 1972 | 46.1%(3,193) | 51.6%(3,575) | R+5.5 | +36.0 |
| 1966 | 29.2%(1,775) | 70.8%(4,296) | R+41.5 | -31.6 |
| 1960 | 44.8%(3,139) | 54.7%(3,836) | R+9.9 | -3.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 30.9%(5,855) | 65.8%(12,466) | R+34.9 | +0.8 |
| 2014 | 29.9%(4,971) | 65.7%(10,907) | R+35.7 | -44.5 |
| 2010 | 34.5%(5,459) | 25.8%(4,079) | D+8.7 | +12.2 |
| 2006 | 46.1%(5,639) | 49.6%(6,067) | R+3.5 | +40.5 |
| 2002 | 26.1%(3,217) | 70.2%(8,644) | R+44.0 | -22.8 |
| 1998 | 38.1%(4,136) | 59.3%(6,437) | R+21.2 | -12.6 |
| 1994 | 44.0%(4,249) | 52.7%(5,084) | R+8.7 | -23.6 |
| 1990 | 55.9%(4,644) | 40.9%(3,401) | D+15.0 | +11.6 |
| 1986 | 51.1%(4,438) | 47.7%(4,149) | D+3.3 | -12.7 |
| 1982 | 57.5%(4,761) | 41.5%(3,434) | D+16.0 | -1.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(73.5%) | Nikki Haley(23.4%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(30.4%) | Joe Biden(29.4%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(54.9%) | Hillary Clinton(44.7%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(61.7%) | Hillary Clinton(34.5%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee