Garfield County, Montana: Northern Rural Secular
Montana · Presidential Elections 1920–2024
R+89.6
2024 Margin
R+0.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1944
Voting Streak
1K
Population
Garfield County, Montana voted R+89.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 756 votes (94.5%). This represented a R+0.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1944.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+89.6
2020→2024 SwingR+0.7%
Voting StreakR since 1944
Elections on Record27
Demographics
Population1,173
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
21.3%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$61,786(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
97.8%(US: 57.5%)
Homeownership
70.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
12.2%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.0%(US: 6.4%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020LDS/Mormon
17.9%(+15.9 vs US)
Evangelical
13.0%(-3.5 vs US)
Catholic
10.7%(-8.0 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
6.7%(+1.5 vs US)
Age Distribution
Median:42.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
23.6%
18-29
5.4%↓
30-44
15.9%↓
45-64
27.5%↑
65+
27.6%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSAgricultureVery high
48.0%Retail TradeBelow avg
8.3%ConstructionBelow avg
4.9%ManufacturingVery low
2.5%EducationVery low
2.5%Professional ServicesVery low
2.5%Political relevance:
Agriculture: Farm bill, rural RManufacturing: Trade policy sensitiveEducation: Union stronghold
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.9%(39) | 94.5%(756) | R+89.6 | R+0.7 |
| 2020 | 5.0%(41) | 94.0%(764) | R+88.9 | R+2.7 |
| 2016 | 4.7%(34) | 91.0%(653) | R+86.2 | R+6.9 |
| 2012 | 9.4%(66) | 88.7%(622) | R+79.3 | R+12.2 |
| 2008 | 15.1%(110) | 82.3%(598) | R+67.1 | D+15.0 |
| 2004 | 7.9%(52) | 90.1%(590) | R+82.1 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 8.2%(61) | 87.5%(651) | R+79.3 | R+18.3 |
| 1996 | 14.3%(107) | 75.3%(562) | R+61.0 | R+27.1 |
| 1992 | 15.3%(125) | 49.2%(403) | R+33.9 | D+17.2 |
| 1988 | 23.0%(196) | 74.2%(631) | R+51.1 | D+18.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.5%(68) | 90.5%(720) | R+81.9 | D+0.0 |
| 2020 | 9.0%(73) | 91.0%(736) | R+82.0 | R+10.1 |
| 2018 | 11.9%(81) | 83.7%(571) | R+71.8 | D+4.5 |
| 2014 | 10.9%(64) | 87.2%(513) | R+76.4 | R+11.6 |
| 2012 | 14.3%(101) | 79.0%(558) | R+64.7 | R+84.4 |
| 2008 | 59.8%(423) | 40.2%(284) | D+19.7 | D+84.5 |
| 2006 | 16.6%(100) | 81.5%(490) | R+64.9 | R+83.0 |
| 2002 | 57.3%(323) | 39.2%(221) | D+18.1 | D+79.6 |
| 2000 | 18.3%(135) | 79.8%(589) | R+61.5 | R+10.0 |
| 1996 | 22.4%(166) | 73.9%(547) | R+51.5 | D+31.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.3%(34) | 94.8%(752) | R+90.5 | R+4.1 |
| 2020 | 5.9%(48) | 92.4%(751) | R+86.5 | R+19.7 |
| 2016 | 15.6%(114) | 82.4%(603) | R+66.8 | R+0.4 |
| 2012 | 15.2%(107) | 81.6%(573) | R+66.4 | R+43.4 |
| 2008 | 37.4%(270) | 60.4%(436) | R+23.0 | D+28.7 |
| 2004 | 23.4%(150) | 75.1%(482) | R+51.7 | D+13.0 |
| 2000 | 17.1%(125) | 81.9%(597) | R+64.8 | D+19.1 |
| 1996 | 8.1%(60) | 91.9%(682) | R+83.8 | R+33.2 |
| 1992 | 24.7%(199) | 75.3%(607) | R+50.6 | R+23.4 |
| 1988 | 35.5%(304) | 62.7%(537) | R+27.2 | R+57.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab