Forsyth, Montana
Forsyth: Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
About
Forsyth is a town located in the county of Rosebud in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,777 and a population density of 587 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,752 inhabitants.
The town was created 149 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Forsyth
| Population : | 1,752 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Rosebud County |
| Postal code : | 59327 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 3.03 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,523 feet / 769 meters |
| Capital city : | Forsyth is capital of Rosebud County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:52:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 578 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forsyth is located at 46°15'59"N 106°40'40"W (46.2663800, -106.6778100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Forsyth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forsyth decreased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,777 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,868 | 4.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,856 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,843 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,849 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,853 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,830 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,825 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,792 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,770 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,752 | -1.03% | estimation process |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forsyth, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS | Miles City, MT | 1019 Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Forsyth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Post Office | Forsyth (MT) | 59327 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Forsyth , Georgia Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River with a population of 4,312 people.
- Forsyth , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 3,465 people.
- Forsyth , Missouri county seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States with a population of 2,560 people.
Other cities in Rosebud County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rosebud County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colstrip | 2,217 | Town focused on coal mining and electricity production |
| Lame Deer | 2,052 | Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation |
Distance to Other Cities
Forsyth distances to largest Montana cities
