Musselshell County, Montana
AkashicMusselshell County, MTTrumpR+71.5
2024 precinct map of Musselshell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Musselshell 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 | 84.7% | 2,550 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 13.1% | 396 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.3% | 38 |
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6 precincts · 3,012 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1912–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 13.1%Harris396 | 84.7%Trump2,550 | 1.3%Kennedy38 | 3,012 | ||
| R | 14.3%Biden413 | 84.1%Trump2,423 | 1.6%Jorgensen45 | 2,881 | ||
| R | 13.6%Clinton332 | 80.6%Trump1,967 | 3.9%Johnson94 | 2,441 | ||
| R | 20.4%Obama492 | 76.2%Romney1,833 | 3.4%GRAY82 | 2,407 | ||
| R | 27.6%Obama636 | 68.6%McCain1,581 | 3.9%Paul89 | 2,306 | ||
| R | 23.9%Kerry538 | 74.0%Bush1,663 | 2.0%Nader46 | 2,247 | ||
| R | 23.2%Gore512 | 71.7%Bush1,582 | 2.4%Nader53 | 2,207 | ||
| R | 31.4%Clinton652 | 54.0%Dole1,121 | 14.0%Perot291 | 2,076 | ||
| R | 29.1%Clinton648 | 39.3%Bush876 | 31.0%Perot691 | 2,228 | ||
| R | 40.7%Dukakis898 | 58.1%Bush1,280 | 1.2%Paul26 | 2,204 | ||
| R | 33.1%Mondale781 | 65.3%Reagan1,541 | 1.6%Bergland37 | 2,359 | ||
| R | 35.6%Carter784 | 58.0%Reagan1,279 | 6.4%Anderson141 | 2,204 | ||
| R | 44.6%Carter922 | 54.1%Ford1,117 | 1.3%Anderson26 | 2,065 | ||
| R | 35.0%McGovern689 | 61.1%Nixon1,202 | 3.9%Schmitz76 | 1,967 | ||
| R | 42.7%Humphrey795 | 51.2%Nixon953 | 6.2%Wallace115 | 1,863 | ||
| D | 59.1%Johnson1,189 | 40.9%Goldwater823 | 0.0% | 2,012 | ||
| R | 49.8%Kennedy1,100 | 50.1%Nixon1,107 | 0.1%Byrd3 | 2,210 | ||
| R | 48.9%Stevenson1,115 | 51.1%Eisenhower1,165 | 0.0% | 2,280 | ||
| R | 49.6%Stevenson1,240 | 50.1%Eisenhower1,253 | 0.4%Hallinan9 | 2,502 | ||
| D | 47.6%Truman1,188 | 40.5%Dewey1,010 | 11.9%Thurmond298 | 2,496 | ||
| D | 56.5%Roosevelt1,342 | 42.3%Dewey1,004 | 1.2%Thomas29 | 2,375 | ||
| D | 61.2%Roosevelt1,807 | 36.8%Willkie1,086 | 2.0%Thomas59 | 2,952 | ||
| D | 69.4%Roosevelt2,092 | 25.6%Landon771 | 5.0%Lemke151 | 3,014 | ||
| D | 55.8%Roosevelt1,584 | 36.0%Hoover1,021 | 8.3%Thomas235 | 2,840 | ||
| R | 45.4%Smith1,444 | 50.6%Hoover1,608 | 4.1%Thomas129 | 3,181 | ||
| O | 7.6%Davis247 | 45.5%Coolidge1,488 | 46.9%La Follette1,532 | 3,267 | ||
| R | 29.5%Cox951 | 59.2%Harding1,910 | 11.3%Debs364 | 3,225 | ||
| D | 50.3%Wilson2,036 | 42.9%Hughes1,738 | 6.8%Benson275 | 4,049 | ||
| O | 30.0%Wilson470 | 30.8%Taft483 | 39.2%Roosevelt615 | 1,568 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1912–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1912 | −0.8% |
| 1916 | +7.4% |
| 1920 | −29.7% |
| 1924 | −38.0% |
| 1928 | −5.2% |
| 1932 | +19.8% |
| 1936 | +43.8% |
| 1940 | +24.4% |
| 1944 | +14.2% |
| 1948 | +7.1% |
| 1952 | −0.5% |
| 1956 | −2.2% |
| 1960 | −0.3% |
| 1964 | +18.2% |
| 1968 | −8.5% |
| 1972 | −26.1% |
| 1976 | −9.4% |
| 1980 | −22.5% |
| 1984 | −32.2% |
| 1988 | −17.3% |
| 1992 | −10.2% |
| 1996 | −22.6% |
| 2000 | −48.5% |
| 2004 | −50.1% |
| 2008 | −41.0% |
| 2012 | −55.7% |
| 2016 | −67.0% |
| 2020 | −69.8% |
| 2024 | −71.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,031 |
| 2018 | 3,256 |
| 2020 | 3,571 |
| 2022 | 3,558 |
| 2024 | 3,874 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Musselshell County, anchored by the small ranching town of Roundup, recorded a 71.5-point Republican presidential margin in 2024—among the widest in a state already defined by its rural conservative lean.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 43.8 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 71.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 71.5 points.
A population of 5,152, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $58,920 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Slope County and Logan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Musselshell County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Musselshell County, Montana voted Republican by 71.5 points (R+71.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,012 votes cast, 396 went Democratic and 2,550 went Republican.
When did Musselshell County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Musselshell County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Musselshell County, Montana?
Musselshell County, Montana has a population of 5,152 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Musselshell County, Montana?
Median household income in Musselshell County, Montana is $58,920 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Musselshell County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Musselshell County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 20 went Republican.