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 $57,714 with a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median age in Forsyth is 38.6 years: 35 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Forsyth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,184 | 81.21% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 12.21% |
| Other race | 49 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 29 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 614 | 2.27 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 322 | 3.03 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 250 | 1.12 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Female | 42 | 3.17 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 8.92% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 10.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 425 | 41.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 217 | 21.05% |
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 | 887 | 771 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,667 | $38,807 | $20,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,327 | $39,000 | $22,148 |
| Some College | $50,729 | $65,104 | $50,521 |
$34,327
Average Earnings
$39,000
Average Male
$22,148
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.9% of Forsyth residents speak only English, while 2.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,132 | 144 | 12.72% |
| Native | 29 | 3 | 10.34% |
| Asian | 18 | 2 | 11.11% |
10.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is White, with 12.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Forsyth is Native, with 10.34% 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 2.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.12% |
| Some College | 19.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| High School | 4.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 1.55% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,810 | $67,850 |
| Households | $56,397 | $57,714 |
| Married Families | $60,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
165
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 68 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 14.9% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 19.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
57.61%
Born in Forsyth
97.94%
Native Born
2.06%
Foreign Born
0.96%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
97.94% of Forsyth residents were born in the United States, with 57.61% having been born in Montana. 0.96% 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% |