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 139 years ago in 1884.
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 : | 04:48:03 (21st November 2024) |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.34% (2010-2020) |
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.
Fergus County map
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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Fergus County
Fergus County has 2 neighbours.
- Blaine County county in northern Montana, United States
- Petroleum County county in Montana, United States
- 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 |
Montana Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Yellowstone County | 162,990 | County in Montana, United States of America |
Missoula County | 121,630 | County in Montana, United States |
Billings | 117,445 | The most populous city in Montana. |
Gallatin County | 116,806 | County in Montana, United States |
Flathead County | 105,851 | County in Montana, United States |
Cascade County | 81,346 | County in central Montana, United States |
Missoula | 76,848 | The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana. |
Lewis and Clark County | 70,229 | County in Montana, United States |
Great Falls | 58,353 | Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States |
Bozeman | 50,970 | Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States |
Ravalli County | 45,002 | County in Montana, United States |
Silver Bow County | 35,180 | County in Montana, United States |
Butte | 34,190 | Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States |
Helena | 33,737 | State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County |
Lake County | 30,986 | County in Montana, United States |
Kalispell | 25,329 | City in Flathead County, Montana, United States |