Flathead County, Montana
AkashicFlathead County, MTTrumpR+33.8
2024 precinct map of Flathead CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Flathead County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 65.6% | 41,390 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 31.8% | 20,062 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.6% | 1,003 |
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55 precincts · 63,140 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1896–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.8%Harris20,062 | 65.6%Trump41,390 | 1.6%Kennedy1,003 | 63,140 | ||
| R | 33.8%Biden20,274 | 63.9%Trump38,321 | 2.2%Jorgensen1,341 | 59,936 | ||
| R | 28.0%Clinton13,293 | 63.7%Trump30,240 | 4.6%Johnson2,199 | 47,496 | ||
| R | 31.6%Obama13,892 | 64.5%Romney28,309 | 2.9%GRAY1,275 | 43,909 | ||
| R | 36.9%Obama16,138 | 58.5%McCain25,559 | 4.6%Paul2,017 | 43,714 | ||
| R | 30.0%Kerry11,587 | 67.3%Bush26,019 | 2.8%Nader1,072 | 38,678 | ||
| R | 24.6%Gore8,329 | 66.5%Bush22,519 | 6.0%Nader2,037 | 33,839 | ||
| R | 32.4%Clinton10,452 | 51.3%Dole16,542 | 14.9%Perot4,786 | 32,225 | ||
| R | 31.0%Clinton9,746 | 37.2%Bush11,699 | 29.0%Perot9,109 | 31,416 | ||
| R | 40.4%Dukakis10,202 | 57.3%Bush14,461 | 2.2%Paul562 | 25,225 | ||
| R | 32.2%Mondale8,310 | 65.9%Reagan17,012 | 1.9%Bergland481 | 25,803 | ||
| R | 26.7%Carter6,349 | 63.5%Reagan15,102 | 9.7%Anderson2,316 | 23,767 | ||
| R | 41.5%Carter7,827 | 55.7%Ford10,494 | 2.8%Anderson524 | 18,845 | ||
| R | 31.5%McGovern5,412 | 60.7%Nixon10,417 | 7.7%Schmitz1,327 | 17,156 | ||
| R | 37.5%Humphrey5,253 | 51.5%Nixon7,215 | 10.9%Wallace1,532 | 14,000 | ||
| D | 55.8%Johnson8,015 | 44.0%Goldwater6,325 | 0.2%Hass30 | 14,370 | ||
| R | 46.9%Kennedy6,689 | 52.9%Nixon7,554 | 0.2%Byrd24 | 14,267 | ||
| R | 42.6%Stevenson6,003 | 57.4%Eisenhower8,088 | 0.0% | 14,091 | ||
| R | 40.0%Stevenson4,994 | 59.1%Eisenhower7,372 | 0.9%Hallinan110 | 12,476 | ||
| D | 49.5%Truman4,546 | 46.1%Dewey4,240 | 4.4%Thurmond407 | 9,193 | ||
| R | 46.3%Roosevelt3,608 | 52.2%Dewey4,066 | 1.4%Thomas112 | 7,786 | ||
| D | 53.4%Roosevelt5,217 | 45.1%Willkie4,403 | 1.5%Thomas151 | 9,771 | ||
| D | 63.4%Roosevelt5,408 | 28.8%Landon2,460 | 7.8%Lemke664 | 8,532 | ||
| D | 52.4%Roosevelt4,026 | 38.8%Hoover2,978 | 8.8%Thomas679 | 7,683 | ||
| R | 32.1%Smith1,972 | 66.6%Hoover4,098 | 1.3%Thomas82 | 6,152 | ||
| O | 13.4%Davis788 | 43.3%Coolidge2,541 | 43.3%La Follette2,542 | 5,871 | ||
| R | 34.1%Cox2,241 | 59.3%Harding3,900 | 6.7%Debs440 | 6,581 | ||
| D | 46.3%Wilson2,978 | 45.3%Hughes2,913 | 8.3%Benson535 | 6,426 | ||
| O | 33.5%Wilson1,106 | 14.9%Taft493 | 51.6%Roosevelt1,702 | 3,301 | ||
| R | 39.8%Bryan1,480 | 49.4%Taft1,838 | 10.7%Debs399 | 3,717 | ||
| R | 28.2%Parker861 | 64.5%Roosevelt1,969 | 7.2%Debs221 | 3,051 | ||
| D | 51.2%Bryan1,201 | 47.1%McKinley1,104 | 1.7%Woolley40 | 2,345 | ||
| D | 76.4%Bryan1,360 | 23.2%McKinley413 | 0.3%Palmer6 | 1,779 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1896–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1896 | +53.2% |
| 1900 | +4.1% |
| 1904 | −36.3% |
| 1908 | −9.6% |
| 1912 | +18.6% |
| 1916 | +1.0% |
| 1920 | −25.2% |
| 1924 | −29.9% |
| 1928 | −34.6% |
| 1932 | +13.6% |
| 1936 | +34.6% |
| 1940 | +8.3% |
| 1944 | −5.9% |
| 1948 | +3.3% |
| 1952 | −19.1% |
| 1956 | −14.8% |
| 1960 | −6.1% |
| 1964 | +11.8% |
| 1968 | −14.0% |
| 1972 | −29.2% |
| 1976 | −14.2% |
| 1980 | −36.8% |
| 1984 | −33.7% |
| 1988 | −16.9% |
| 1992 | −6.2% |
| 1996 | −18.9% |
| 2000 | −41.9% |
| 2004 | −37.3% |
| 2008 | −21.6% |
| 2012 | −32.8% |
| 2016 | −35.7% |
| 2020 | −30.1% |
| 2024 | −33.8% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 67,112 |
| 2018 | 69,214 |
| 2020 | 75,786 |
| 2022 | 79,211 |
| 2024 | 84,570 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Flathead County anchors Montana's northwestern corner along the Rocky Mountain Front, drawing retirees and amenity migrants whose arrival has reinforced rather than diluted its existing tilt toward Republican candidates in every statewide race.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 53.2 points in 1896 and a Republican high of 41.9 points in 2000. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 33.8 points.
A population of 110,695, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,925 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Douglas County and Mariposa County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Flathead County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Flathead County, Montana voted Republican by 33.8 points (R+33.8), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 63,140 votes cast, 20,062 went Democratic and 41,390 went Republican.
When did Flathead County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Flathead County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Flathead County, Montana?
Flathead County, Montana has a population of 110,695 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Flathead County, Montana?
Median household income in Flathead County, Montana is $73,925 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Flathead County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Flathead County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 23 went Republican.