Fergus County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,687 | — | #2,375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,706 | -15.2% | #1,730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.4 years | +14.1% | #852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $236,100 | -16.2% | #1,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $954 | -18.0% | #1,164 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +20.1% | #1,963 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fergus County has a population of 11,687, making it the #2,375 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fergus County is $63,706, ranking #1,730 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Fergus County is $236,100 (-16.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $954/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.4%.
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83.8% of residents in Fergus County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.6% below the national rate.
About Fergus County, Montana
Fergus County, Montana has a total population of 11,687, making it the 2,375th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fergus County is 44.4 years, which is 14.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fergus County is $63,706, which ranks #1,730 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Fergus County is $236,100, 16.2% below the national median. Renters in Fergus County pay a median gross rent of $954 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fergus County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.0 min.
Fergus County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.4%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.1%).
All data for Fergus County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.