Forsyth
City in Rosebud County, Montana
Forsyth is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, with 1,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,523 ft (769 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosebud, 10.9 miles E.
- 1,647residents (2020 Census)
- 2,523 ftelevation · 769 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 1,430 / sq mipopulation density
- 59327ZIP code
About Forsyth
Forsyth is a city in and the county seat of Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,647 at the 2020 census. Forsyth was established in 1876 as the first settlement on the Yellowstone River, and in 1882 residents named the town after General James William Forsyth who commanded Fort Maginnis, Montana during the Indian Wars and the 7th Cavalry at the Wounded Knee Massacre. The town has long been a transportation nexus, starting with steamboats on the river and progressing to the Northern Pacific Railway and Interstate 94.
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Living in Forsyth
- Median household income
- $39,744
- Median home value
- $208,400
- Median rent
- $776/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Forsyth had 1,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forsyth at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Rosebud County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2679° N, 106.6726° W |
| ZIP code | 59327 |
| Official website | forsythmt.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3027700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forsyth
- Rosebud10.9 mi E
- Colstrip25.9 mi S
- Hysham26.7 mi W
- Miles City40.9 mi E
- Custer43.3 mi W
- Lame Deer45.0 mi S
- Muddy47.8 mi S
- Ashland49.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forsyth
What county is Forsyth in?
Forsyth is in Rosebud County, Montana.
What is the population of Forsyth, MT?
1,647 people lived in Forsyth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forsyth, MT?
The ZIP code of Forsyth is 59327.
What is the elevation of Forsyth?
2,523 feet (769 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forsyth?
Rosebud (10.9 mi), Colstrip (25.9 mi), Hysham (26.7 mi), Miles City (40.9 mi), Custer (43.3 mi).
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