2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,581
Fergus County is a small county in Montana with a population of 11,581. The median household income is $59,731, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.9%, median home value is $202,700, and 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
11,581
2023 estimate
Rank #2383 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,731
Household
Rank #1945 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$202,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1211 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
23.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1322 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
4% below Montana avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% below Montana avg·0% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Montana avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,970
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
14.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
19% below Montana avg·3% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
5% above Montana avg·7% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% below Montana avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below Montana avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
6,008
Households
5,200
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,296
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% below Montana avg·1% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Montana avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.2%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.9%
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