Stillwater County, Montana
AkashicStillwater County, MTTrumpR+61.7
2024 precinct map of Stillwater CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Stillwater 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 | 79.6% | 4,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 17.9% | 1,056 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.We The People | 1.6% | 96 |
Harris +50Trump +50
9 precincts · 5,906 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 | 17.9%Harris1,056 | 79.6%Trump4,699 | 1.6%Kennedy96 | 5,906 | ||
| R | 20.2%Biden1,156 | 78.0%Trump4,462 | 1.9%Jorgensen106 | 5,724 | ||
| R | 18.6%Clinton908 | 75.1%Trump3,661 | 5.2%Johnson251 | 4,873 | ||
| R | 26.5%Obama1,248 | 71.0%Romney3,337 | 2.5%GRAY117 | 4,702 | ||
| R | 32.4%Obama1,512 | 64.1%McCain2,991 | 3.5%Paul164 | 4,667 | ||
| R | 24.3%Kerry1,025 | 73.3%Bush3,090 | 2.3%Nader98 | 4,213 | ||
| R | 23.6%Gore925 | 70.6%Bush2,765 | 3.6%Nader141 | 3,918 | ||
| R | 33.7%Clinton1,282 | 49.2%Dole1,871 | 16.3%Perot618 | 3,800 | ||
| R | 32.4%Clinton1,178 | 38.2%Bush1,390 | 29.0%Perot1,056 | 3,640 | ||
| R | 41.6%Dukakis1,407 | 56.8%Bush1,920 | 1.5%Paul52 | 3,379 | ||
| R | 33.8%Mondale1,100 | 65.0%Reagan2,118 | 1.2%Bergland40 | 3,258 | ||
| R | 30.8%Carter919 | 61.3%Reagan1,828 | 7.9%Anderson237 | 2,984 | ||
| R | 43.4%Carter1,143 | 54.9%Ford1,446 | 1.7%Anderson46 | 2,635 | ||
| R | 28.7%McGovern716 | 67.9%Nixon1,698 | 3.4%Schmitz85 | 2,499 | ||
| R | 30.7%Humphrey676 | 61.2%Nixon1,347 | 8.1%Wallace178 | 2,201 | ||
| R | 49.8%Johnson1,130 | 50.2%Goldwater1,140 | 0.0%Hass1 | 2,271 | ||
| R | 41.6%Kennedy1,036 | 58.4%Nixon1,455 | 0.0% | 2,491 | ||
| R | 39.7%Stevenson1,013 | 60.3%Eisenhower1,540 | 0.0% | 2,553 | ||
| R | 32.4%Stevenson816 | 67.0%Eisenhower1,689 | 0.6%Hallinan15 | 2,520 | ||
| R | 42.6%Truman890 | 54.5%Dewey1,137 | 2.9%Thurmond60 | 2,087 | ||
| R | 43.6%Roosevelt934 | 56.1%Dewey1,201 | 0.3%Thomas7 | 2,142 | ||
| R | 48.5%Roosevelt1,201 | 50.7%Willkie1,255 | 0.8%Thomas19 | 2,475 | ||
| D | 53.3%Roosevelt1,292 | 42.7%Landon1,034 | 4.0%Lemke96 | 2,422 | ||
| D | 52.2%Roosevelt1,281 | 44.2%Hoover1,085 | 3.5%Thomas87 | 2,453 | ||
| R | 29.5%Smith711 | 70.1%Hoover1,687 | 0.4%Thomas10 | 2,408 | ||
| R | 15.9%Davis375 | 59.9%Coolidge1,412 | 24.2%La Follette571 | 2,358 | ||
| R | 27.2%Cox664 | 70.5%Harding1,721 | 2.3%Debs56 | 2,441 | ||
| D | 54.8%Wilson1,197 | 42.0%Hughes918 | 3.2%Benson70 | 2,185 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1916–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1916 | +12.8% |
| 1920 | −43.3% |
| 1924 | −44.0% |
| 1928 | −40.5% |
| 1932 | +8.0% |
| 1936 | +10.7% |
| 1940 | −2.2% |
| 1944 | −12.5% |
| 1948 | −11.8% |
| 1952 | −34.6% |
| 1956 | −20.6% |
| 1960 | −16.8% |
| 1964 | −0.4% |
| 1968 | −30.5% |
| 1972 | −39.3% |
| 1976 | −11.5% |
| 1980 | −30.5% |
| 1984 | −31.2% |
| 1988 | −15.2% |
| 1992 | −5.8% |
| 1996 | −15.5% |
| 2000 | −47.0% |
| 2004 | −49.0% |
| 2008 | −31.7% |
| 2012 | −44.4% |
| 2016 | −56.5% |
| 2020 | −57.8% |
| 2024 | −61.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,104 |
| 2018 | 6,155 |
| 2020 | 6,639 |
| 2022 | 6,780 |
| 2024 | 7,299 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Stillwater County, anchored by the small city of Columbus, sits in south-central Montana's Yellowstone River corridor and posted a Republican presidential margin exceeding 60 points in 2024, placing it among the state's most one-sided jurisdictions.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 12.8 points in 1916 and a Republican high of 61.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 3.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 61.7 points.
A population of 9,182, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,732 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Toole County and Bowman County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Stillwater County, Montana vote in 2024?
In 2024, Stillwater County, Montana voted Republican by 61.7 points (R+61.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 5,906 votes cast, 1,056 went Democratic and 4,699 went Republican.
When did Stillwater County, Montana last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Stillwater County, Montana voted Democratic was 1936.
How many people live in Stillwater County, Montana?
Stillwater County, Montana has a population of 9,182 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Stillwater County, Montana?
Median household income in Stillwater County, Montana is $84,732 — above the national median of $80,734. The Montana state median is $72,509.
What is the political history of Stillwater County, Montana?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Stillwater County, Montana from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 3 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.