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Forsyth

County:
Rosebud County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.151
State:
Montana

Forsyth is a city located in Rosebud County, Montana. Forsyth has a 2026 population of 1,630. It is also the county seat of Rosebud County. Forsyth is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,668 in 2020.

The median household income in Forsyth is $39,744 with a poverty rate of 14.06%. The median age in Forsyth is 38.6 years: 38.7 years for males, and 37 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.2 males.

1.6K
Total Population
1,416
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.37%
Growth

Forsyth Population

Forsyth Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,630-6-0.37%
20251,636-7-0.43%
20241,643130.8%
20231,63000%
20221,63060.37%
20211,624-44-2.64%
20201,668-5-0.3%
20191,776-19-1.06%
20181,795-35-1.91%
20171,830-7-0.38%
20161,837-18-0.97%
20151,85550.27%
20141,85040.22%
20131,846-11-0.59%
20121,857-10-0.54%
20111,867905.06%
20101,86000%

Median Age

Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 38.7 years

Forsyth Adults

There are 1,288 adults, (482 of whom are seniors) in Forsyth.

Sex Ratio

Female: 943 (54.6%)
Male: 785 (45.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Forsyth includes 75.58% White, 6.37% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,30675.58%
Two or more races25614.81%
Asian1106.37%
Native American321.85%
Other race241.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White331.91%
Other race241.39%
Two or more races20.12%
Native American10.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,27373.67%
Two or more races25414.7%
Asian1106.37%
Native American311.79%

Forsyth Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Forsyth 's average per capita income is $35,298. Household income levels show a median of $39,744. The poverty rate stands at 14.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$64,491-
Families$62,143$73,997
Households$39,744$57,920
Non Families$24,750$37,897

$35,298

Average Income

$39,744

Median Household Income

14.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)