Powder River County, Montana
AkashicPowder River County, MTTrumpR+75.2
2024 precinct map of Powder River CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Powder River 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 | 87.1% | 963 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 11.8% | 131 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 0.5% | 6 |
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6 precincts · 1,106 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 | 11.8%Harris131 | 87.1%Trump963 | 0.5%Kennedy6 | 1,106 | ||
| R | 13.6%Biden154 | 85.4%Trump970 | 1.1%Jorgensen12 | 1,136 | ||
| R | 12.1%Clinton127 | 84.0%Trump884 | 3.7%Johnson39 | 1,053 | ||
| R | 16.6%Obama170 | 81.1%Romney833 | 2.3%GRAY24 | 1,027 | ||
| R | 20.0%Obama208 | 77.3%McCain802 | 2.7%Paul28 | 1,038 | ||
| R | 15.0%Kerry154 | 83.2%Bush856 | 1.8%Nader19 | 1,029 | ||
| R | 11.4%Gore115 | 85.3%Bush860 | 2.1%Nader21 | 1,008 | ||
| R | 22.6%Clinton236 | 63.4%Dole663 | 13.1%Perot137 | 1,045 | ||
| R | 22.3%Clinton258 | 47.3%Bush547 | 29.4%Perot340 | 1,156 | ||
| R | 32.1%Dukakis395 | 66.2%Bush815 | 1.8%Paul22 | 1,232 | ||
| R | 24.2%Mondale346 | 74.6%Reagan1,066 | 1.2%Bergland17 | 1,429 | ||
| R | 23.3%Carter336 | 68.3%Reagan985 | 8.5%Anderson122 | 1,443 | ||
| R | 34.7%Carter429 | 55.3%Ford683 | 10.0%Anderson123 | 1,235 | ||
| R | 21.9%McGovern267 | 69.4%Nixon844 | 8.7%Schmitz106 | 1,217 | ||
| R | 24.0%Humphrey258 | 65.0%Nixon699 | 11.1%Wallace119 | 1,076 | ||
| R | 40.9%Johnson449 | 59.1%Goldwater649 | 0.1%Hass1 | 1,099 | ||
| R | 39.6%Kennedy438 | 60.2%Nixon665 | 0.2%Byrd2 | 1,105 | ||
| R | 39.4%Stevenson456 | 60.6%Eisenhower700 | 0.0% | 1,156 | ||
| R | 26.8%Stevenson327 | 72.7%Eisenhower888 | 0.6%Hallinan7 | 1,222 | ||
| R | 36.8%Truman480 | 60.2%Dewey784 | 3.0%Thurmond39 | 1,303 | ||
| R | 41.9%Roosevelt476 | 57.2%Dewey650 | 1.0%Thomas11 | 1,137 | ||
| R | 46.3%Roosevelt561 | 52.2%Willkie633 | 1.5%Thomas18 | 1,212 | ||
| D | 56.2%Roosevelt758 | 40.4%Landon545 | 3.4%Lemke46 | 1,349 | ||
| D | 60.3%Roosevelt875 | 35.5%Hoover515 | 4.1%Thomas60 | 1,450 | ||
| R | 34.2%Smith410 | 65.1%Hoover780 | 0.8%Thomas9 | 1,199 | ||
| R | 12.5%Davis123 | 48.7%Coolidge480 | 38.8%La Follette383 | 986 | ||
| R | 24.6%Cox330 | 71.3%Harding955 | 4.1%Debs55 | 1,340 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1920–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1920 | −46.6% |
| 1924 | −36.2% |
| 1928 | −30.9% |
| 1932 | +24.8% |
| 1936 | +15.8% |
| 1940 | −5.9% |
| 1944 | −15.3% |
| 1948 | −23.3% |
| 1952 | −45.9% |
| 1956 | −21.1% |
| 1960 | −20.5% |
| 1964 | −18.2% |
| 1968 | −41.0% |
| 1972 | −47.4% |
| 1976 | −20.6% |
| 1980 | −45.0% |
| 1984 | −50.4% |
| 1988 | −34.1% |
| 1992 | −25.0% |
| 1996 | −40.9% |
| 2000 | −73.9% |
| 2004 | −68.2% |
| 2008 | −57.2% |
| 2012 | −64.6% |
| 2016 | −71.9% |
| 2020 | −71.8% |
| 2024 | −75.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,299 |
| 2018 | 1,285 |
| 2020 | 1,325 |
| 2022 | 1,284 |
| 2024 | 1,250 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Powder River County covers nearly 3,300 square miles of eastern Montana rangeland and recorded one of the widest presidential margins in the state in 2024, reflecting a sparse, agriculture-dependent electorate where Republican candidates have dominated for decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 24.8 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 75.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 75.2 points.
A population of 1,815, a 89% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $67,045 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Lake County and Blanco County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Powder River County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Powder River County, Montana voted Republican by 75.2 points (R+75.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,106 votes cast, 131 went Democratic and 963 went Republican.
When did Powder River County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Powder River County, Montana voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Powder River County, Montana?
Powder River County, Montana has a population of 1,815 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Powder River County, Montana?
Median household income in Powder River County, Montana is $67,045 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Powder River County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Powder River County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.