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Fergus County

Montana · 11,446 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 $47,618. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,446
−4%since 2000
from 11,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Fergus County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,618
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,211
+78%since 2000
from $15,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,566)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2%(225)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other3%(339)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,530)
Segregation Score11.1%(1,272)
Diversity Score
13
+394%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County, Montana has about 11,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fergus County, Montana earns about $47,618 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 $138,700, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Fergus County, Montana?

About 27.2% 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 16.9% 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 637 residents, a change of about -5 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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