Colstrip, Montana
Colstrip: Town focused on coal mining and electricity production
About
Colstrip is a town located in the county of Rosebud in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,214 and a population density of 211 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,217 inhabitants.
The town was created 27 years ago in 1997.
Quick Facts about Colstrip
| Population : | 2,217 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Rosebud County |
| Postal code : | 59323 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 10.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,222 feet / 982 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1998 (27 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 16:32:28 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colstrip is located at 45°53'3"N 106°37'25"W (45.8841600, -106.6236400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Colstrip
Demographics
The population of Colstrip increased by 0.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,214 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,281 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,343 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,336 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,341 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,348 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,319 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,314 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,271 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,246 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,217 | -1.31% | estimation process |
Schools in Colstrip
College & universities near Colstrip, MT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180160 | Chief Dull Knife College | Lame Deer (MT) | 59043 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colstrip, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS | Miles City, MT | 1019 Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Colstrip
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Colstr Post Office | Colstrip (MT) | 59323 |
Other cities in Rosebud County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rosebud County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lame Deer | 2,052 | Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation |
| Forsyth | 1,752 | Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River |
Distance to Other Cities
Colstrip distances to largest Montana cities
