Garfield County, Montana
AkashicGarfield County, MTTrumpR+89.6
2024 precinct map of Garfield CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Garfield 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 | 94.5% | 756 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 4.9% | 39 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 0.4% | 3 |
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4 precincts · 800 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1920–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 4.9%Harris39 | 94.5%Trump756 | 0.4%Kennedy3 | 800 | ||
| R | 5.0%Biden41 | 94.0%Trump764 | 1.0%Jorgensen8 | 813 | ||
| R | 4.7%Clinton34 | 90.9%Trump653 | 3.8%Johnson27 | 718 | ||
| R | 9.4%Obama66 | 88.7%Romney622 | 1.7%GRAY12 | 701 | ||
| R | 15.1%Obama110 | 82.3%McCain598 | 2.6%Paul19 | 727 | ||
| R | 7.9%Kerry52 | 90.1%Bush590 | 2.0%Nader13 | 655 | ||
| R | 8.2%Gore61 | 87.5%Bush651 | 1.6%Nader12 | 744 | ||
| R | 14.3%Clinton107 | 75.3%Dole562 | 9.2%Perot69 | 746 | ||
| R | 15.3%Clinton125 | 49.2%Bush403 | 34.3%Perot281 | 819 | ||
| R | 23.0%Dukakis196 | 74.1%Bush631 | 2.8%Paul24 | 851 | ||
| R | 14.7%Mondale134 | 84.5%Reagan770 | 0.8%Bergland7 | 911 | ||
| R | 17.4%Carter169 | 78.0%Reagan760 | 4.6%Anderson45 | 974 | ||
| R | 29.6%Carter273 | 67.8%Ford625 | 2.6%Anderson24 | 922 | ||
| R | 19.4%McGovern173 | 77.8%Nixon695 | 2.8%Schmitz25 | 893 | ||
| R | 22.5%Humphrey190 | 64.2%Nixon542 | 13.3%Wallace112 | 844 | ||
| R | 42.9%Johnson384 | 56.8%Goldwater509 | 0.3%Hass3 | 896 | ||
| R | 41.3%Kennedy363 | 58.5%Nixon515 | 0.2%Byrd2 | 880 | ||
| R | 43.2%Stevenson424 | 56.8%Eisenhower558 | 0.0% | 982 | ||
| R | 27.1%Stevenson269 | 72.7%Eisenhower723 | 0.2%Hallinan2 | 994 | ||
| R | 46.4%Truman451 | 51.5%Dewey501 | 2.2%Thurmond21 | 973 | ||
| R | 46.3%Roosevelt478 | 53.5%Dewey553 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 1,033 | ||
| D | 50.7%Roosevelt644 | 49.2%Willkie625 | 0.2%Thomas2 | 1,271 | ||
| D | 62.8%Roosevelt991 | 34.7%Landon548 | 2.4%Lemke38 | 1,577 | ||
| D | 58.5%Roosevelt1,044 | 38.0%Hoover678 | 3.5%Thomas63 | 1,785 | ||
| R | 29.6%Smith499 | 69.7%Hoover1,176 | 0.8%Thomas13 | 1,688 | ||
| R | 20.5%Davis355 | 50.5%Coolidge876 | 29.0%La Follette502 | 1,733 | ||
| R | 26.9%Cox484 | 68.2%Harding1,226 | 4.9%Debs88 | 1,798 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1920–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | −41.3% |
| 1924 | −30.1% |
| 1928 | −40.1% |
| 1932 | +20.5% |
| 1936 | +28.1% |
| 1940 | +1.5% |
| 1944 | −7.3% |
| 1948 | −5.1% |
| 1952 | −45.7% |
| 1956 | −13.6% |
| 1960 | −17.3% |
| 1964 | −14.0% |
| 1968 | −41.7% |
| 1972 | −58.5% |
| 1976 | −38.2% |
| 1980 | −60.7% |
| 1984 | −69.8% |
| 1988 | −51.1% |
| 1992 | −33.9% |
| 1996 | −61.0% |
| 2000 | −79.3% |
| 2004 | −82.1% |
| 2008 | −67.1% |
| 2012 | −79.3% |
| 2016 | −86.2% |
| 2020 | −88.9% |
| 2024 | −89.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 914 |
| 2018 | 878 |
| 2020 | 930 |
| 2022 | 910 |
| 2024 | 917 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Garfield County's roughly 1,300 residents make it one of Montana's least-populated counties, yet it consistently records presidential margins above 85 points Republican — a product of its vast ranch economy and extreme geographic isolation east of the Missouri Breaks.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.1 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 89.6 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 89.6 points.
A population of 1,094, a 97% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $69,583 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chase County and Perkins County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Garfield County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Garfield County, Montana voted Republican by 89.6 points (R+89.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 800 votes cast, 39 went Democratic and 756 went Republican.
When did Garfield County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Garfield County, Montana voted Democratic was 1940.
How many people live in Garfield County, Montana?
Garfield County, Montana has a population of 1,094 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Garfield County, Montana?
Median household income in Garfield County, Montana is $69,583 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Garfield County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Garfield County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.