Forsyth is a city located in Rosebud County Montana. Forsyth has a 2024 population of 1,605. It is also the county seat of Rosebud County. Forsyth is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,649 in 2020.
The average household income in Forsyth is $59,456 with a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median age in Forsyth is 34.9 years: 34 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forsyth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,357 | 80.68% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 13.44% |
| Asian | 42 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 24 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 689 | 2.35 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 300 | 3.55 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.12 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Female | 95 | 2.38 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
68.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 6.31% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 12.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 4.24% |
| High School Graduate | 553 | 49.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 2.98% |
| Some College | 188 | 16.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 830 | 186 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,667 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $13,438 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,946 | $38,429 | $18,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,188 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,364 | $39,044 | $21,223 |
| Some College | $41,413 | $41,250 | $41,591 |
$31,364
Average Earnings
$39,044
Average Male
$21,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Forsyth residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,314 | 160 | 12.18% |
| Native | 18 | 3 | 16.67% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2 | 5.71% |
| Multiple | 226 | 2 | 0.88% |
10.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.89%
Male Poverty Rate
11.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is Native, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is Multiple, with 0.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.58% |
| High School | 12.05% |
| Some College | 5.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.33% |
| Male Employed | 2.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,653 | $71,065 |
| Households | $58,375 | $59,456 |
| Married Families | $68,600 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,056 | $42,380 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
198
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 152 | 14.98% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 30.71% |
| Native American | 14 | 58.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.88%
Born in Forsyth
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
96.61% of Forsyth residents were born in the United States, with 54.88% having been born in Montana. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,550 | -11 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 1,561 | -11 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | 1,572 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 1,583 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 1,594 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2024 | 1,605 | -11 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 1,616 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,616 | 11 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 1,605 | -44 | -2.67% |
| 2020 | 1,649 | -127 | -7.15% |
| 2019 | 1,776 | -19 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,795 | -35 | -1.91% |
| 2017 | 1,830 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,837 | -18 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 1,855 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,850 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,846 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 1,857 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 1,867 | 7 | 0.38% |
| 2010 | 1,860 | 0 | 0% |