Question 1

How did Petroleum, Montana vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum, Montana voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+76.2. Kamala D Harris received 37 votes and Donald Trump received 284 out of 324 total votes cast, a 2.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Petroleum, Montana's political history?

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Petroleum, Montana has 25 presidential elections on record, spanning 1928 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 43.1 points in 1932.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Petroleum, Montana?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum, Montana has a population of 447 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 98.9% non-Hispanic white. About 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $60,208.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Petroleum, Montana?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Petroleum, Montana are Powder River, Slope, Banner. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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