Forsyth, MT Demographics

A map of Forsyth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,273	1,500	73.7%	91.1%
Multiracial	254	58	14.7%	3.5%
Asian	110	8	6.4%	0.5%
Hispanic	60	37	3.5%	2.2%
Native American/Other	31	33	1.8%	2.0%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.7%

Forsyth, Montana has an estimated population of 1,728, an increase from the 1,647 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.7% White, 14.7% Multiracial, 6.4% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Forsyth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Forsyth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Forsyth, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Forsyth is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Forsyth was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Forsyth's White Population

1,273 residents of Forsyth, or 73.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Forsyth is lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Forsyth ranks 166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's White population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Forsyth's population has decreased from 91.1% to 73.7%.

Forsyth is more White than neighboring Colstrip (67.7% White), Lame Deer (2.8% White), and Muddy (6.5% White). Forsyth is less White than neighboring Rosebud (100% White), and Hysham (90% White).

Forsyth's Black Population

0 residents of Forsyth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Forsyth is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Forsyth ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Forsyth's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Forsyth's Asian Population

110 residents of Forsyth, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Forsyth is higher than in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Forsyth ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1275.0%. Asian residents' share of Forsyth's population has increased from 0.5% to 6.4%.

Forsyth is more Asian than neighboring Rosebud (0% Asian), Colstrip (0% Asian), Hysham (2.4% Asian), Lame Deer (0% Asian), and Muddy (0% Asian).

Forsyth's Hispanic Population

60 residents of Forsyth, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Forsyth is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Forsyth ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Forsyth's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.5%.

Forsyth is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosebud (0% Hispanic), Lame Deer (1% Hispanic), and Muddy (0% Hispanic). Forsyth is less Hispanic than neighboring Colstrip (7.2% Hispanic), and Hysham (6.8% Hispanic).

Forsyth's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Forsyth, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Forsyth is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Forsyth ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Forsyth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Forsyth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosebud (0% Native American/Other), and Hysham (0.4% Native American/Other). Forsyth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colstrip (23.2% Native American/Other), Lame Deer (93.5% Native American/Other), and Muddy (93.5% Native American/Other).

Forsyth's Multiracial Population

254 residents of Forsyth, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Forsyth is higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Forsyth ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Forsyth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 337.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Forsyth's population has increased from 3.5% to 14.7%.

Forsyth is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosebud (0% Multiracial), Colstrip (1.8% Multiracial), Hysham (0.4% Multiracial), Lame Deer (2.7% Multiracial), and Muddy (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.