County · Montana
Fergus County, Montana
Fergus County, Montana. Fergus County had 11,825 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). It holds 17 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 30027.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,825
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,446 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,687
Median household income
$63,706
±$4,994 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$236,100
±$24,690 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$954
±$87 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
How many people live in Fergus County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,446 residents in Fergus County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,825 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,687 over 4,339 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,687 | 1,116,875 | +466 |
| Households | 5,303±195 | 458,859 | +391 |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.08 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,012±61 | 528,419 | +116 |
Fergus County's population since 2000
From 11,893 in 2000 to 11,825 in 2025: down 0.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fergus County?
Fergus County holds 17 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is Lewistown with 6,179 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lewistown | 5,952 | $48,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Lewistown HeightsGEOID 3043400 | 364 | $89,931 |
| Denton | 205 | $56,667 |
| Moore | 194 | $49,792 |
| WinifredGEOID 3081025 | 172 | $78,393 |
| Grass RangeGEOID 3032575 | 110 | $20,000 |
| RoyGEOID 3064675 | 96 | $51,875 |
| King Ranch ColonyGEOID 3040718 | 57 | not published |
| Deerfield ColonyGEOID 3019800 | 48 | not published |
| Spring Creek ColonyGEOID 3070000 | 33 | not published |
| HilgerGEOID 3036325 | 24 | not published |
| Coffee CreekGEOID 3016000 | 22 | $85,833 |
| Warm Spring CreekGEOID 3078143 | 18 | not published |
| BrooksGEOID 3010150 | 18 | not published |
| DanversGEOID 3019225 | 16 | not published |
| Ayers Ranch ColonyGEOID 3003196 | 12 | not published |
| Fords Creek ColonyGEOID 3027360 | 5 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fergus County?
The median resident of Fergus County is 44.4 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.4%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4±0.8 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0% | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1%±0.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 4.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.4 pts | 83.6% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9%±1.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6%±2.5 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.2%±3.2 pts | 8.6% | +7.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±1.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.0%±3.4 pts | 35.2% | −5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±1.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fergus County earn?
Half of Fergus County's 5,303 households earn less than $63,706 a year (±$4,994), against $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $62,199 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,706±$4,994 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,592±$4,891 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,574±$2,143 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±3.7 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8%±11.7 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±2.7 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fergus County?
Owners occupy 63.4% of Fergus County's occupied homes and renters 36.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $236,100 by its owner (±$24,690). The median renter pays $954 a month including utilities, and 29.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,100±$24,690 | $375,800 | +$60,111 |
| Median gross rent | $954±$87 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.9%±8.6 pts | 35.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,299±$111 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.4%±4.5 pts | 69.2% | −9.4 pts |
| Housing units | 6,012±61 | 528,419 | +116 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±2.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±4.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.4%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.1%±3.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fergus County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Fergus County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fergus County get to work?
63.9% of Fergus County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Fergus County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.2%±2.4 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 63.9%±4.0 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 10.2%±3.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±3.2 pts | 12.5% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±2.7 | 19.1 min | +4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fergus County's census tracts?
Fergus County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,964 (Tract 302.01) to $78,427 (Tract 301).
| Tract 30130027030100 | 4,924±236 | $78,427 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 302.0130027030201 | 3,168±355 | $51,964 |
| Tract 302.0230027030202 | 3,595±361 | $53,194 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fergus County compare with Montana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 56 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 56 |
| Median household income | 30th of 56 |
| Median home value | 28th of 56 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 56 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 56 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th of 56 |
| Median age | 28th of 56 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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