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Montana State Hub

U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.

Key links for Montana

All state demographics Live election results Notable races State of the Nation map Election FAQ

Census demographic snapshot

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).

Population

1,091,840

Rank 44 of 51 · 1 = largest population

ACS 5-year total

Population density

7.5 people/sq mi

Rank 49 of 51 · 1 = densest

ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)

Pop. change (17→22)

+6%

Rank 8 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth

ACS total population comparison

Female / male

49.3% / 50.7%

Share of total population

Median household income

$66,341

Rank 39 of 51 · 1 = highest median income

Below poverty

12.4%

Rank 30 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate

ACS profile, all people

Hispanic or Latino

4.2%

Any race

White (NH)

84.6%

Not Hispanic or Latino

Black (NH)

0.5%

Asian (NH)

0.8%

AIAN (NH)

5.6%

American Indian & Alaska Native alone

Two+ races (NH)

3.9%

Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).

Sources:American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2022)American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2017) — population baseline for change data.census.gov tables Tax Foundation (state-local tax burden, 2022)

Why this state votes this way

Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.

Montana's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.

What often shows up in coverage

Solid population growth (near 6% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 84.6% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.

These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.

Presidential voting history

How Montana has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).

Context & notes

Mountain West state that usually votes Republican in presidential races, with Missoula and some urban areas as Democratic pockets.

Land use, energy, and outdoor recreation are frequent complements to national themes.

Results by year

2024

Democratic

Kamala Harris38.46%

Republican

Donald Trump58.39%

Two-party margin

R+19.9

2020

Democratic

Joe Biden40.55%

Republican

Donald Trump56.92%

Two-party margin

R+16.4

2016

Democratic

Hillary Clinton35.94%

Republican

Donald Trump56.47%

Two-party margin

R+20.5

2012

Democratic

Barack Obama41.70%

Republican

Mitt Romney55.35%

Two-party margin

R+13.6

2008

Democratic

Barack Obama47.27%

Republican

John McCain49.53%

Two-party margin

R+2.3

2004

Democratic

John Kerry38.57%

Republican

George W. Bush59.07%

Two-party margin

R+20.5

2000

Democratic

Al Gore33.37%

Republican

George W. Bush58.44%

Two-party margin

R+25.1

1996

Democratic

Bill Clinton41.25%

Republican

Bob Dole44.13%

Two-party margin

R+2.9

1992

Democratic

Bill Clinton37.63%

Republican

George H. W. Bush35.12%

Two-party margin

D+2.5

1988

Democratic

Michael Dukakis46.20%

Republican

George H. W. Bush52.07%

Two-party margin

R+5.9

1984

Democratic

Walter Mondale38.18%

Republican

Ronald Reagan60.47%

Two-party margin

R+22.3

1980

Democratic

Jimmy Carter32.43%

Republican

Ronald Reagan56.82%

Two-party margin

R+24.4

Presidential nominees, vote shares, and two-party margins in Montana by year
Year	Democratic	Republican	Two-party margin
2024	Kamala Harris38.46%	Donald Trump58.39%	R+19.9
2020	Joe Biden40.55%	Donald Trump56.92%	R+16.4
2016	Hillary Clinton35.94%	Donald Trump56.47%	R+20.5
2012	Barack Obama41.70%	Mitt Romney55.35%	R+13.6
2008	Barack Obama47.27%	John McCain49.53%	R+2.3
2004	John Kerry38.57%	George W. Bush59.07%	R+20.5
2000	Al Gore33.37%	George W. Bush58.44%	R+25.1
1996	Bill Clinton41.25%	Bob Dole44.13%	R+2.9
1992	Bill Clinton37.63%	George H. W. Bush35.12%	D+2.5
1988	Michael Dukakis46.20%	George H. W. Bush52.07%	R+5.9
1984	Walter Mondale38.18%	Ronald Reagan60.47%	R+22.3
1980	Jimmy Carter32.43%	Ronald Reagan56.82%	R+24.4

Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.

2024 presidential map (State of the Nation)

Notable races involving Montana

No seeded race cards are available for Montana yet. Check back as coverage expands.

U.S. Congress (Montana)

119th Congress

U.S. Senate

Caucus split

0D:2R

Steve DainesR
Senior senator
Steven David Daines is an American politician and businessman serving as the senior United States senator from Montana, a seat he has held since 2015.
Tim SheehyR
Junior senator
Timothy Patrick Sheehy is an American politician, businessman, aerial firefighter, cattle rancher, and former Navy SEAL officer serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Montana.

U.S. House delegation

Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).

Seat split

0D:2R

Governor

Chief executive of Montana's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).

Greg GianforteR

Governor

Gregory Richard Gianforte is an American politician, businessman, and software engineer serving as the 25th governor of Montana since 2021.