Powell, Wyoming
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −44.2% |
| 2008 | −33.4% |
| 2012 | −45.0% |
| 2016 | −45.1% |
| 2020 | −46.9% |
| 2024 | −51.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 23.1%Harris634 | 75.0%Trump2,061 | 1.9% | R+51.9 | R+5.0 | R+50.5 | 2,747 | |
| R | 24.2%Biden694 | 71.1%Trump2,042 | 4.8% | R+46.9 | R+1.8 | R+51.4 | 2,873 | |
| R | 21.2%Clinton546 | 66.3%Trump1,709 | 12.6% | R+45.1 | R+0.1 | R+47.2 | 2,579 | |
| R | 25.6%Obama675 | 70.7%Romney1,861 | 3.7% | R+45.0 | R+11.6 | R+48.9 | 2,634 | |
| R | 31.8%Obama922 | 65.2%McCain1,892 | 3.1% | R+33.4 | D+10.7 | R+40.7 | 2,903 | |
| R | 26.8%Kerry746 | 71.0%Bush1,974 | 2.2% | R+44.2 | — | R+41.7 | 2,781 |
Powell anchors Park County's agricultural northeast, where Northwest College's presence adds an institutional layer to a voter base that has favored Republican candidates by wide margins in recent statewide cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 51.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.9 points.
A population of 6,503, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $63,523 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Willard and Cushing.
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Powell, Wyoming. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5662450/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.