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Fergus County

Montana · 11,825 residents (2025 est.) · 4,339.329 sq mi
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Fergus County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $236,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,687
−2%since 2000
from 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+5%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,825 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Fergus County
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(646)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(692)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(669)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195%(581)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(613)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(1,400)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(1,302)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.1%(1,179)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.3%(1,674)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.6%(1,710)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.2%(956)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(265)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,706
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,409 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,574
+125%since 2000
from $15,808 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−6%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,100
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+39%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fergus County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,496)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(10,800)
Black0.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(278)
Asian0.7%(76)
Other4%(467)
Diversity Score
18
+55%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
11
+2%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(221)
Guatemalan0.1%(13)
Spaniard0.1%(11)
Cuban0%(1)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.3%(37)
Korean0.3%(32)
Filipino0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(2)
Ancestry
German27%(3,157)
American13%(1,525)
Irish10.5%(1,225)
English9.4%(1,103)
Norwegian6.8%(800)
Scottish3.7%(429)
Italian2.5%(294)
Czech2.2%(258)
Dutch1.8%(215)
French1.7%(197)
Polish1.6%(188)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(139)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(138)
Croatian1%(113)
British0.8%(88)
Greek0.7%(78)
Welsh0.6%(66)
Canadian0.5%(62)
Swiss0.5%(56)
Austrian0.4%(41)
Belgian0.3%(34)
Danish0.3%(32)
Finnish0.2%(29)
West Indian0.2%(29)
Haitian0.2%(29)
Hungarian0.2%(21)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
Russian0%(3)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.7%(1,074)
Married52.4%(2,597)
Widowed6.9%(340)
Divorced19.1%(945)
Women 15+
Never married16.5%(778)
Married58.1%(2,747)
Widowed9.4%(446)
Divorced15.9%(753)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County, Montana has about 11,687 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fergus County, Montana?

The typical household in Fergus County, Montana earns about $63,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fergus County, Montana expensive?

In Fergus County, Montana, the median home is worth about $236,100, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus County, Montana?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fergus County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fergus County, Montana?

About 15.1% of people in Fergus County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fergus County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Fergus County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 396 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 301Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 302.01
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 59457ZIP 59464ZIP 59430ZIP 59489ZIP 59032ZIP 59471ZIP 59441ZIP 59451ZIP 59424
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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