Lockwood, Montana
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.7% |
| 2008 | −8.7% |
| 2012 | −28.5% |
| 2016 | −40.5% |
| 2020 | −39.1% |
| 2024 | −45.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 25.8%Harris845 | 70.8%Trump2,317 | 3.4% | R+45.0 | R+5.9 | R+43.5 | 3,272 | |
| R | 28.8%Biden982 | 67.9%Trump2,314 | 3.3% | R+39.1 | D+1.4 | R+43.5 | 3,410 | |
| R | 26.4%Clinton731 | 66.9%Trump1,851 | 6.7% | R+40.5 | R+12.0 | R+42.6 | 2,768 | |
| R | 34.6%Obama955 | 63.1%Romney1,743 | 2.4% | R+28.5 | R+19.8 | R+32.4 | 2,764 | |
| R | 44.3%Obama1,235 | 53.0%McCain1,477 | 2.7% | R+8.7 | D+19.0 | R+16.0 | 2,786 | |
| R | 35.3%Kerry925 | 62.9%Bush1,651 | 1.8% | R+27.7 | — | R+25.2 | 2,623 |
Lockwood is an unincorporated census-designated place that has expanded rapidly alongside Billings, making it a bellwether for exurban demographic shifts in Montana's most populous county.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 45.0 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.0 points.
A population of 7,181, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $75,700 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Laurel and Sullivan.
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Lockwood, Montana. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3044200/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.