Powell County, Montana
AkashicPowell County, MTTrumpR+53.5
2024 precinct map of Powell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Powell 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 | 75.1% | 2,466 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 21.6% | 710 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 2.2% | 71 |
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13 precincts · 3,282 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1904–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 21.6%Harris710 | 75.1%Trump2,466 | 2.2%Kennedy71 | 3,282 | ||
| R | 23.7%Biden752 | 74.1%Trump2,355 | 2.3%Jorgensen72 | 3,179 | ||
| R | 19.7%Clinton551 | 72.6%Trump2,029 | 5.8%Johnson163 | 2,794 | ||
| R | 32.0%Obama888 | 65.0%Romney1,806 | 3.0%GRAY82 | 2,777 | ||
| R | 36.3%Obama1,021 | 59.8%McCain1,683 | 3.9%Paul110 | 2,814 | ||
| R | 26.9%Kerry761 | 70.4%Bush1,993 | 2.7%Nader76 | 2,830 | ||
| R | 22.5%Gore638 | 69.6%Bush1,971 | 4.6%Nader129 | 2,832 | ||
| R | 34.0%Clinton952 | 45.5%Dole1,274 | 19.0%Perot531 | 2,802 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton989 | 36.0%Bush1,058 | 29.7%Perot872 | 2,938 | ||
| R | 42.0%Dukakis1,174 | 56.3%Bush1,574 | 1.7%Paul47 | 2,795 | ||
| R | 35.4%Mondale1,066 | 62.3%Reagan1,877 | 2.3%Bergland69 | 3,012 | ||
| R | 29.5%Carter883 | 59.1%Reagan1,770 | 11.4%Anderson340 | 2,993 | ||
| R | 44.1%Carter1,302 | 54.6%Ford1,610 | 1.3%Anderson39 | 2,951 | ||
| R | 36.4%McGovern1,050 | 59.7%Nixon1,720 | 3.9%Schmitz112 | 2,882 | ||
| R | 44.0%Humphrey1,206 | 47.5%Nixon1,301 | 8.5%Wallace232 | 2,739 | ||
| D | 62.4%Johnson1,896 | 37.5%Goldwater1,140 | 0.1%Hass4 | 3,040 | ||
| D | 50.3%Kennedy1,522 | 49.5%Nixon1,497 | 0.2%Byrd6 | 3,025 | ||
| R | 41.9%Stevenson1,214 | 58.1%Eisenhower1,683 | 0.0% | 2,897 | ||
| R | 41.6%Stevenson1,281 | 57.9%Eisenhower1,783 | 0.6%Hallinan18 | 3,082 | ||
| D | 53.4%Truman1,427 | 43.5%Dewey1,163 | 3.1%Thurmond84 | 2,674 | ||
| D | 57.7%Roosevelt1,527 | 41.6%Dewey1,100 | 0.7%Thomas18 | 2,645 | ||
| D | 60.8%Roosevelt1,765 | 38.5%Willkie1,116 | 0.7%Thomas21 | 2,902 | ||
| D | 70.7%Roosevelt2,060 | 27.4%Landon799 | 1.9%Lemke55 | 2,914 | ||
| D | 62.4%Roosevelt1,869 | 34.4%Hoover1,031 | 3.2%Thomas95 | 2,995 | ||
| R | 39.3%Smith1,031 | 59.8%Hoover1,568 | 0.9%Thomas23 | 2,622 | ||
| R | 23.0%Davis559 | 40.4%Coolidge982 | 36.6%La Follette890 | 2,431 | ||
| R | 33.5%Cox787 | 57.2%Harding1,345 | 9.4%Debs220 | 2,352 | ||
| D | 56.7%Wilson1,340 | 39.8%Hughes939 | 3.5%Benson83 | 2,362 | ||
| O | 37.7%Wilson545 | 23.2%Taft335 | 39.1%Roosevelt565 | 1,445 | ||
| R | 46.4%Bryan560 | 49.6%Taft599 | 4.0%Debs48 | 1,207 | ||
| R | 35.4%Parker422 | 60.5%Roosevelt721 | 4.0%Debs48 | 1,191 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | −25.1% |
| 1908 | −3.2% |
| 1912 | +14.5% |
| 1916 | +17.0% |
| 1920 | −23.7% |
| 1924 | −17.4% |
| 1928 | −20.5% |
| 1932 | +28.0% |
| 1936 | +43.3% |
| 1940 | +22.4% |
| 1944 | +16.1% |
| 1948 | +9.9% |
| 1952 | −16.3% |
| 1956 | −16.2% |
| 1960 | +0.8% |
| 1964 | +24.9% |
| 1968 | −3.5% |
| 1972 | −23.2% |
| 1976 | −10.4% |
| 1980 | −29.6% |
| 1984 | −26.9% |
| 1988 | −14.3% |
| 1992 | −2.3% |
| 1996 | −11.5% |
| 2000 | −47.1% |
| 2004 | −43.5% |
| 2008 | −23.5% |
| 2012 | −33.1% |
| 2016 | −52.9% |
| 2020 | −50.4% |
| 2024 | −53.5% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3,538 |
| 2018 | 3,629 |
| 2020 | 3,871 |
| 2022 | 3,958 |
| 2024 | 4,218 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Powell County's electorate has voted Republican by landslide margins for decades, shaped by a sparse, rural population centered on Deer Lodge, home to the Montana State Prison and little other economic anchor.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 43.3 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 53.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 53.5 points.
A population of 7,053, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $66,923 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Stillwater County and Carbon County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Powell County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Powell County, Montana voted Republican by 53.5 points (R+53.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,282 votes cast, 710 went Democratic and 2,466 went Republican.
When did Powell County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Powell County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Powell County, Montana?
Powell County, Montana has a population of 7,053 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Powell County, Montana?
Median household income in Powell County, Montana is $66,923 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Powell County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Powell County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 22 went Republican.