Rosebud County, Montana
AkashicRosebud County, MTTrumpR+37.1
2024 precinct map of Rosebud CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Rosebud 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 | 66.8% | 2,466 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 29.7% | 1,095 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 2.5% | 94 |
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12 precincts · 3,693 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 | 29.7%Harris1,095 | 66.8%Trump2,466 | 2.5%Kennedy94 | 3,693 | ||
| R | 31.8%Biden1,199 | 65.9%Trump2,486 | 2.3%Jorgensen88 | 3,773 | ||
| R | 28.6%Clinton987 | 65.2%Trump2,253 | 4.4%Johnson152 | 3,453 | ||
| R | 40.4%Obama1,422 | 56.9%Romney2,004 | 2.8%GRAY97 | 3,523 | ||
| D | 50.4%Obama1,919 | 46.4%McCain1,768 | 3.2%Paul123 | 3,810 | ||
| R | 42.4%Kerry1,520 | 55.3%Bush1,982 | 2.3%Nader83 | 3,585 | ||
| R | 40.7%Gore1,394 | 53.3%Bush1,826 | 3.8%Nader130 | 3,423 | ||
| D | 45.6%Clinton1,681 | 38.4%Dole1,413 | 14.9%Perot547 | 3,683 | ||
| D | 42.6%Clinton1,669 | 28.8%Bush1,130 | 28.1%Perot1,099 | 3,918 | ||
| D | 49.3%Dukakis1,869 | 48.0%Bush1,822 | 2.7%Paul101 | 3,792 | ||
| R | 43.6%Mondale1,920 | 54.8%Reagan2,413 | 1.6%Bergland69 | 4,402 | ||
| R | 33.9%Carter1,167 | 54.5%Reagan1,875 | 11.6%Anderson401 | 3,443 | ||
| R | 47.0%Carter1,413 | 51.2%Ford1,538 | 1.8%Anderson55 | 3,006 | ||
| R | 33.1%McGovern777 | 63.2%Nixon1,486 | 3.7%Schmitz87 | 2,350 | ||
| R | 33.7%Humphrey711 | 56.4%Nixon1,190 | 9.9%Wallace208 | 2,109 | ||
| D | 52.2%Johnson1,212 | 47.6%Goldwater1,105 | 0.2%Hass4 | 2,321 | ||
| R | 41.8%Kennedy1,002 | 57.8%Nixon1,386 | 0.5%Byrd11 | 2,399 | ||
| R | 37.0%Stevenson890 | 63.0%Eisenhower1,516 | 0.0% | 2,406 | ||
| R | 31.5%Stevenson805 | 67.9%Eisenhower1,734 | 0.5%Hallinan14 | 2,553 | ||
| R | 47.3%Truman1,031 | 50.7%Dewey1,106 | 2.0%Thurmond44 | 2,181 | ||
| R | 48.4%Roosevelt1,114 | 50.2%Dewey1,154 | 1.4%Thomas33 | 2,301 | ||
| D | 52.3%Roosevelt1,399 | 46.8%Willkie1,252 | 1.0%Thomas26 | 2,677 | ||
| D | 60.8%Roosevelt1,624 | 32.4%Landon866 | 6.7%Lemke180 | 2,670 | ||
| D | 58.7%Roosevelt1,646 | 36.6%Hoover1,027 | 4.7%Thomas131 | 2,804 | ||
| R | 40.1%Smith1,025 | 59.4%Hoover1,519 | 0.5%Thomas14 | 2,558 | ||
| R | 11.4%Davis259 | 49.1%Coolidge1,115 | 39.5%La Follette896 | 2,270 | ||
| R | 26.6%Cox873 | 68.2%Harding2,239 | 5.2%Debs170 | 3,282 | ||
| D | 52.9%Wilson1,608 | 44.0%Hughes1,337 | 3.2%Benson97 | 3,042 | ||
| O | 27.1%Wilson313 | 33.9%Taft392 | 39.0%Roosevelt451 | 1,156 | ||
| R | 30.1%Bryan235 | 66.0%Taft515 | 3.8%Debs30 | 780 | ||
| R | 22.0%Parker134 | 75.7%Roosevelt460 | 2.3%Debs14 | 608 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1904–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1904 | −53.6% |
| 1908 | −35.9% |
| 1912 | −6.8% |
| 1916 | +8.9% |
| 1920 | −41.6% |
| 1924 | −37.7% |
| 1928 | −19.3% |
| 1932 | +22.1% |
| 1936 | +28.4% |
| 1940 | +5.5% |
| 1944 | −1.7% |
| 1948 | −3.4% |
| 1952 | −36.4% |
| 1956 | −26.0% |
| 1960 | −16.0% |
| 1964 | +4.6% |
| 1968 | −22.7% |
| 1972 | −30.2% |
| 1976 | −4.2% |
| 1980 | −20.6% |
| 1984 | −11.2% |
| 1988 | +1.2% |
| 1992 | +13.8% |
| 1996 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | −12.6% |
| 2004 | −12.9% |
| 2008 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | −16.5% |
| 2016 | −36.7% |
| 2020 | −34.1% |
| 2024 | −37.1% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4,982 |
| 2018 | 4,995 |
| 2020 | 5,032 |
| 2022 | 4,949 |
| 2024 | 5,139 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Rosebud County stretches across southeastern Montana's arid grasslands, blending ranching communities with a substantial Native American population — a demographic split that has historically produced varied turnout patterns even as countywide margins run heavily Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.4 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 53.6 points in 1904. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 37.1 points.
A population of 8,165, a 51% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,914 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Sullivan County and Miner County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Rosebud County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Rosebud County, Montana voted Republican by 37.1 points (R+37.1), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 3,693 votes cast, 1,095 went Democratic and 2,466 went Republican.
When did Rosebud County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Rosebud County, Montana voted Democratic was 2008.
How many people live in Rosebud County, Montana?
Rosebud County, Montana has a population of 8,165 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Rosebud County, Montana?
Median household income in Rosebud County, Montana is $49,914 — below the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Rosebud County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Rosebud County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 9 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.