Custer County, Montana: Deep Red Country
Montana · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+48.7
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
12K
Population
Custer County, Montana voted R+48.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 4,208 votes (72.59%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+48.7
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population11,867
Median Age
42.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
29.8%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,114(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
89.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.3%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
68.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
11.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.2%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
4.3%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.9%(1,385) | 72.6%(4,208) | R+48.7 | R+2.8 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(1,514) | 71.8%(4,205) | R+45.9 | D+1.9 |
| 2016 | 22.7%(1,176) | 70.5%(3,657) | R+47.9 | R+19.2 |
| 2012 | 34.2%(1,833) | 62.9%(3,373) | R+28.7 | R+14.4 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(2,267) | 55.9%(3,047) | R+14.3 | D+18.7 |
| 2004 | 32.3%(1,630) | 65.3%(3,297) | R+33.0 | D+0.7 |
| 2000 | 30.6%(1,501) | 64.3%(3,156) | R+33.7 | R+27.1 |
| 1996 | 39.7%(2,115) | 46.3%(2,467) | R+6.6 | R+4.2 |
| 1992 | 35.1%(1,968) | 37.5%(2,105) | R+2.4 | D+9.7 |
| 1988 | 42.9%(2,343) | 55.0%(3,007) | R+12.2 | D+19.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.9%(1,855) | 65.6%(3,818) | R+33.7 | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 31.8%(1,865) | 68.2%(3,995) | R+36.4 | R+19.6 |
| 2018 | 39.8%(1,942) | 56.6%(2,762) | R+16.8 | D+12.1 |
| 2014 | 34.5%(1,406) | 63.4%(2,585) | R+28.9 | R+21.9 |
| 2012 | 42.3%(2,283) | 49.3%(2,661) | R+7.0 | R+57.0 |
| 2008 | 75.0%(4,003) | 25.0%(1,333) | D+50.0 | D+62.6 |
| 2006 | 42.4%(1,991) | 54.9%(2,581) | R+12.6 | R+52.0 |
| 2002 | 67.5%(2,679) | 28.1%(1,114) | D+39.5 | D+51.3 |
| 2000 | 43.0%(2,158) | 54.8%(2,751) | R+11.8 | R+14.1 |
| 1996 | 48.9%(2,643) | 46.6%(2,519) | D+2.3 | D+39.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.5%(1,417) | 72.6%(4,203) | R+48.1 | R+8.0 |
| 2020 | 27.6%(1,619) | 67.7%(3,971) | R+40.1 | R+21.7 |
| 2016 | 39.0%(2,065) | 57.3%(3,037) | R+18.3 | R+5.7 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(2,246) | 54.4%(2,926) | R+12.6 | R+38.3 |
| 2008 | 61.9%(3,353) | 36.3%(1,964) | D+25.7 | D+29.4 |
| 2004 | 46.7%(2,368) | 50.5%(2,558) | R+3.8 | D+1.3 |
| 2000 | 46.9%(2,333) | 51.9%(2,582) | R+5.0 | D+55.9 |
| 1996 | 19.6%(1,049) | 80.4%(4,315) | R+60.9 | R+55.9 |
| 1992 | 47.5%(2,658) | 52.5%(2,936) | R+5.0 | R+5.5 |
| 1988 | 49.3%(2,704) | 48.7%(2,672) | D+0.6 | R+47.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab