Forsyth, Montana
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| Forsyth, Montana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Rosebud |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| - Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,944 |
| - Density | 1,759.0/sq mi (679.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 59327 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-27700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771501 |
Forsyth is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,944 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rosebud County[1].
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[edit] Geography
Forsyth is located at (46.266675, -106.677684)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,944 people, 826 households, and 525 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,759.0 people per square mile (676.2/km²). There were 976 housing units at an average density of 883.1/sq mi (339.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.42% White, 0.21% African American, 2.26% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.
There were 826 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,533, and the median income for a family was $44,100. Males had a median income of $36,827 versus $19,038 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,994. About 9.4% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
- John Melcher, United States Congressman from Montana, worked as a veterinarian in Forsyth, later becoming mayor.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Forsyth, Montana is at coordinates Coordinates:
