Forbes, North Dakota
Forbes: City in North Dakota, USA
About
Forbes is a city located in the county of Dickey in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 53 and a population density of 82 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43 inhabitants.
The city was created 120 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Forbes
| Population : | 43 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Dickey County |
| Postal code : | 58439 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 0.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,562 feet / 476 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 (120 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:02:56 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 67 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -23.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forbes is located at 45°56'37"N 98°46'55"W (45.9435800, -98.7820500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forbes decreased by 23.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 53 | - | census |
| 2011 | 48 | -10.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 48 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 48 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46 | -2.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43 | -2.33% | estimation process |
Forbes zip code is 58439.
County name: McPherson, County
fips: 46089
Schools in Forbes
College & universities near Forbes, ND
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200484 | Trinity Bible College and Graduate School | Ellendale (ND) | 58436-7105 |
Other cities in Dickey County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickey County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakes | 1,657 | City in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Norway | 159 | Township in Traill County, North Dakota |
| Ellendale | 114 | City in Dickey County, North Dakota, US |
| Clement | 102 | Township in Dickey County, North Dakota |
| Fullerton | 51 | City in North Dakota, United States |
| Monango | 36 | Human settlement in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Ludden | 24 | Human settlement in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America |
