Richland County, Montana
AkashicRichland County, MTTrumpR+68.0
2024 precinct map of Richland CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Richland 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 | 82.6% | 4,387 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 14.7% | 778 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.9% | 102 |
Harris +50Trump +50
14 precincts · 5,309 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1916–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 14.7%Harris778 | 82.6%Trump4,387 | 1.9%Kennedy102 | 5,309 | ||
| R | 15.1%Biden875 | 82.8%Trump4,800 | 2.1%Jorgensen123 | 5,798 | ||
| R | 13.8%Clinton671 | 80.2%Trump3,908 | 4.9%Johnson239 | 4,871 | ||
| R | 21.6%Obama1,002 | 75.5%Romney3,510 | 2.9%GRAY133 | 4,648 | ||
| R | 26.6%Obama1,203 | 70.5%McCain3,184 | 2.9%Paul129 | 4,516 | ||
| R | 26.0%Kerry1,120 | 72.2%Bush3,110 | 1.8%Nader78 | 4,308 | ||
| R | 25.2%Gore1,018 | 70.9%Bush2,858 | 2.0%Nader79 | 4,033 | ||
| R | 35.3%Clinton1,614 | 44.2%Dole2,021 | 19.8%Perot906 | 4,568 | ||
| R | 30.3%Clinton1,440 | 37.1%Bush1,760 | 32.1%Perot1,525 | 4,748 | ||
| R | 40.1%Dukakis1,824 | 57.8%Bush2,628 | 2.1%Paul94 | 4,546 | ||
| R | 26.2%Mondale1,382 | 72.8%Reagan3,847 | 1.0%Bergland52 | 5,281 | ||
| R | 24.9%Carter1,252 | 66.5%Reagan3,348 | 8.7%Anderson438 | 5,038 | ||
| R | 46.0%Carter1,961 | 51.3%Ford2,189 | 2.7%Anderson113 | 4,263 | ||
| R | 33.4%McGovern1,438 | 61.5%Nixon2,645 | 5.0%Schmitz217 | 4,300 | ||
| R | 34.8%Humphrey1,399 | 59.3%Nixon2,381 | 5.9%Wallace236 | 4,016 | ||
| D | 56.2%Johnson2,320 | 43.2%Goldwater1,784 | 0.7%Hass27 | 4,131 | ||
| R | 43.6%Kennedy1,863 | 56.1%Nixon2,395 | 0.3%Byrd11 | 4,269 | ||
| R | 44.3%Stevenson1,884 | 55.7%Eisenhower2,366 | 0.0% | 4,250 | ||
| R | 32.1%Stevenson1,196 | 67.3%Eisenhower2,506 | 0.6%Hallinan23 | 3,725 | ||
| D | 54.1%Truman1,673 | 43.1%Dewey1,332 | 2.8%Thurmond85 | 3,090 | ||
| D | 56.2%Roosevelt1,777 | 42.6%Dewey1,347 | 1.2%Thomas37 | 3,161 | ||
| D | 57.5%Roosevelt2,095 | 41.1%Willkie1,497 | 1.5%Thomas53 | 3,645 | ||
| D | 68.4%Roosevelt2,516 | 29.0%Landon1,066 | 2.6%Lemke95 | 3,677 | ||
| D | 56.7%Roosevelt1,768 | 39.0%Hoover1,216 | 4.2%Thomas132 | 3,116 | ||
| R | 35.4%Smith917 | 63.5%Hoover1,648 | 1.1%Thomas29 | 2,594 | ||
| R | 12.8%Davis238 | 49.9%Coolidge926 | 37.2%La Follette690 | 1,854 | ||
| R | 27.7%Cox744 | 65.5%Harding1,759 | 6.8%Debs184 | 2,687 | ||
| D | 58.1%Wilson1,947 | 36.5%Hughes1,223 | 5.4%Benson180 | 3,350 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +21.6% |
| 1920 | −37.8% |
| 1924 | −37.1% |
| 1928 | −28.2% |
| 1932 | +17.7% |
| 1936 | +39.4% |
| 1940 | +16.4% |
| 1944 | +13.6% |
| 1948 | +11.0% |
| 1952 | −35.2% |
| 1956 | −11.3% |
| 1960 | −12.5% |
| 1964 | +13.0% |
| 1968 | −24.5% |
| 1972 | −28.1% |
| 1976 | −5.3% |
| 1980 | −41.6% |
| 1984 | −46.7% |
| 1988 | −17.7% |
| 1992 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | −8.9% |
| 2000 | −45.6% |
| 2004 | −46.2% |
| 2008 | −43.9% |
| 2012 | −54.0% |
| 2016 | −66.5% |
| 2020 | −67.7% |
| 2024 | −68.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 7,048 |
| 2018 | 7,233 |
| 2020 | 7,668 |
| 2022 | 7,560 |
| 2024 | 7,686 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Richland County, anchored by the oil-patch city of Sidney, recorded an R+68 presidential margin in 2024 — among the widest gaps in a state already tilted heavily toward Republican candidates at the federal level.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 39.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 68.0 points in 2024. The 2024 margin was 68.0 points.
A population of 11,235, a 88% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,084 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Wibaux County and Williams County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Richland County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Richland County, Montana voted Republican by 68.0 points (R+68.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,309 votes cast, 778 went Democratic and 4,387 went Republican.
When did Richland County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Richland County, Montana voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Richland County, Montana?
Richland County, Montana has a population of 11,235 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Richland County, Montana?
Median household income in Richland County, Montana is $73,084 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Richland County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Richland County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 7 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.