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Forsyth, Montana, in Rosebud county, is 93 miles E of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 459 miles N of Denver, Colorado. As of the year 2000 census, 1,944 people lived in Forsyth.
In Forsyth, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Forsyth had a median family income of $44,100. Many people in Forsyth make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Forsyth doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.
Forsyth residents donated more money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 72% of living spaces in Forsyth are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.
In Forsyth, 87% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Forsyth; people report shorter commutes than most.
Forsyth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Forsyth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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