Rosebud County, Montana
Rosebud County: county in Montana, United States
About
Rosebud County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,233 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,836 inhabitants. Its county seat is Forsyth. The county was created 125 years ago in 1900.
County Snapshot
Rosebud County at a glance
Rosebud County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Montana counties
56
Open related pagesLargest city
ColstripPopulation 2,217
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Rosebud County
| Population | 8,836 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Montana (United States) |
| Area | 13020 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.2297,-106.7308 |
| Altitude | 2,513 feet / 766 meters |
| Capital | Forsyth |
| Establishment | January 01, 1901 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 17:57:16 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rosebud County is located at 46°13'47"N 106°43'51"W (46.2297400, -106.7308200). It has 4 neighbors: Garfield County, Petroleum County, Treasure County and Yellowstone County.
Rosebud County map
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The largest city of Rosebud County is Colstrip with a population of 2,217. Other cities include, Lame Deer population 2,052 and Forsyth population 1,752. See all Rosebud County cities & populated places.
Rosebud County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rosebud County.
| 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 |
| Forsyth | 1,752 | Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River |
Official website of Rosebud County
Official Website- Forsyth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rosebud County decreased by 4.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,324 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,346 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,298 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,321 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,347 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,232 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,205 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,040 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,937 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,836 | -1.14% | 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 |