Fergus County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Fergus County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Fergus County, Montana has a population of 11,687, the 18th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $63,706 and the median home value is $236,100. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Fergus County Quick Facts

Population 11,687

Median Household Income $63,706

Median Home Value $236,100

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.2%

Median Age 44.4 years

Homeownership Rate 63.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.0%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 14

Population 11,687 18th of 56

Median Income $63,706 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment 4.2%

How Fergus County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	11,581	11,687	+0.9%
Median household income	$59,731	$63,706	+6.7%
Median home value	$202,700	$236,100	+16.5%

Median Household Income

Fergus

$63,706

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fergus

$236,100

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 24.0%

$50K-$100K 36.0%

$100K+ 24.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

6.0%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

13.1%

$75K-$100K

16.0%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

3.5%

$150K-$200K

3.6%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

64.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.4%

Renter 36.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $954/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.0%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

29.0%

75+

10.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 29 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Fergus County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Lewistown	6,087	$48,750	20.9%	$198,400
Lewistown Heights	488	$89,931	6.2%	$314,300
Winifred	263	$78,393	4.7%	$120,000
Moore	224	$49,792	22.3%	$183,000
Denton	193	$56,667	6.7%	$157,800
Roy	129	$51,875	36.5%	N/A
Grass Range	125	$20,000	39.2%	N/A
Coffee Creek	61	$85,833	0.0%	$276,700
Warm Spring Creek	46	N/A	30.4%	N/A
King Ranch Colony	38	N/A	44.7%	N/A
Deerfield Colony	34	N/A	69.6%	N/A
Spring Creek Colony	27	N/A	59.3%	N/A
Ayers Ranch Colony	8	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Danvers	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Fergus County is located in Montana with a total population of 11,687. It is the 18th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fergus County is 44.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fergus County is $63,706. This is 12% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $236,100. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Fergus County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Fergus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Montana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County has a population of 11,687, making it the 18th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Fergus County?

The median household income in Fergus County is $63,706 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.

How many cities are in Fergus County, Montana?

Fergus County contains 14 Census-designated places.