Fergus County, Montana

Fergus County: County in Montana, United States

About

Fergus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,586 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,104 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lewistown. The county was created 140 years ago in 1884.

Fergus County locator map
Location of Fergus County on Montana map.

Quick Facts about Fergus County

Population : 11,104 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Montana (United States)
Area : 11267 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : James Fergus
Altitude : 4,058 feet / 1237 meters
Capital : Lewistown
Establishment : January 01, 1885
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 11:00:53 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.34% (2010-2020)
Lewistown MT Fergus County Courthouse image
Lewistown MT Fergus County Courthouse
Lewistown MT Fergus County Courthouse image
Lewistown MT Fergus County Courthouse image

Geography

Fergus County is located at 47°15'49"N 109°13'28"W (47.2635700, -109.2243300). It has 2 neighbors: Blaine County and Petroleum County.

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The largest city of Fergus County is Lewistown with a population of 5,905. . See all Fergus County cities & populated places.

Fergus County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fergus County.

City Name Population Title
Lewistown 5,905 City in Montana, United States
Denton 234 Town in Montana, United States
Winifred 196 Town in Montana, USA
Moore 182 Town of the United States
Grass Range 105 Town of the United States

Fergus County has 2 neighbours.

  • Lewistown

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fergus County decreased by 4.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 11,586 - census
2011 11,461 -1.09% estimation process
2012 11,391 -0.61% estimation process
2013 11,464 0.64% estimation process
2014 11,329 -1.19% estimation process
2015 11,307 -0.19% estimation process
2016 11,349 0.37% estimation process
2017 11,281 -0.6% estimation process
2018 11,117 -1.48% estimation process
2019 11,050 -0.61% estimation process
2020 11,104 0.49% estimation process

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