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Fergus County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Lewistown

Fergus County's estimated 2025 population is 11,972 with a growth rate of 0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fergus County is the 17th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 11,585 and has seen a growth of 3.34% since that time.

11,972
Total Population
3
Population Density (mi²)
17
Population Rank (State)
100 0.84%
Annual Population Growth

Fergus County Population

Fergus County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Fergus County includes 93.23% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,79793.23%
Two or more races2982.57%
Native American2362.04%
Asian1020.88%
Black or African American740.64%
Other race740.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Fergus County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Fergus County's average per capita income is $38,044. Household income levels show a median of $59,731. The poverty rate stands at 14.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$91,530-
Families$83,538$93,028
Households$59,731$76,413
Non Families$32,500$44,438

$38,044

Average Income

$59,731

Median Household Income

14.93%

Poverty Rate