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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Fergus County

Montana · 12,083 residents · 4,339.329 sq mi
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Fergus County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $40,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,083
+2%vs 2000
vs 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.6
−11%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,398
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,409 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,995
−30%vs 2000
vs $15,808 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
71.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
1.9
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,496)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(322)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(11,907)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other1.3%(153)
Diversity Score4.9%(590)
5
+80%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.4%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+76%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County, Montana has about 12,083 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fergus County, Montana earns about $21,398 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 $40,900, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus County, Montana?

About 14.5% 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 14.3% of people in Fergus County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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