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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fergus County

Montana · 11,893 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 $30,409. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,893
−2%since 1990
from 12,083 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.4
+13%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Fergus County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,409
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,398 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,808
+44%since 1990
from $10,995 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(11,907)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(65)
Asian0.1%(18)
Diversity Score4.9%(590)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(11,496)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(96)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score2.7%(322)
Diversity Score
3
−45%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−43%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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FERGUS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County, Montana has about 11,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fergus County, Montana earns about $30,409 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 $70,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus County, Montana?

About 19.1% 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 15.4% 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 190 residents, a change of about -2 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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