What is the population of Forsyth, Montana?

Forsyth has a population of approximately 1,728 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Forsyth, Montana located?

Forsyth is located in Montana, United States, at approximate coordinates 46.2679°, -106.6726°.

What is the median household income in Forsyth?

The median household income in Forsyth is approximately $39,744 based on the most recent open data.

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Forsyth

Total population

1,728

Median home value

$208,400

14.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$39,744

Forsyth$40k

National$74k

Founded

1876

Elevation769 m

Land area2.57 km²

Weather67°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates46.27°, -106.67°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1876

Elevation

769 m

Area

2.57 km²

Official website

www.forsythmt.com

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Overview

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.

History & geography

History

Forsyth was established as a settlement on the Yellowstone in 1876 as a steamboat landing supporting United States Army operations in the Indian Wars. in 1882, Thomas Alexander traded land to the Northern Pacific Railway to start the town, and developed four buildings on main street. On April 21, 1894, several hundred men of Coxey's Army, inspired by Jacob Coxey and led by William Hogan, commandeered a Northern Pacific Railway train in Butte, Montana headed for Washington, DC. After stopping in Bozeman, they fought Federal Marshals in Billings with one man killed and several wounded. They were finally apprehended in Forsyth on April 25, by five companies of the 22nd Infantry Regiment and Troop L, 8th Cavalry from Fort Keogh, Cheyenne soldiers known as "Casey's scouts." The incident marked one of the few instances in American history where U.S. Native American troops were used against white civilians. Although some escapes occurred, 331 of the Coxeyites were taken to Helena as prisoners. In the 1980s Forsyth served as the home of the United States Air Force 1st Combat Evaluation Group Detachment 18, evaluating radar observability for B-52s on training runs.

Geography

Forsyth is located along the south bank of the Yellowstone River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Forsyth has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

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