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Colstrip is a city in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 2,096 at the 2020 census. Established in 1924 and incorporated as a city in 1998, Colstrip is the largest city in Rosebud County with 25.2%
The entire community celebrates Colstrip Days annually on the weekend prior to the 4th of July.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.47 square miles (12 km2), all land. There are 30 city parks and 300 acres of green space owned by the city. The strip mining area is a few miles west of town. South of town 23 mile (37 km), is Deer Medicine Rocks, a National Historic Landmark. These sandstone cliffs are covered with petroglyphs and pictographs. Hills covered in sandstone formations are typical of this area. The topography in the county is mostly rolling with small hills. Deer and pronghorn are plentiful.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Colstrip has a semi arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,214 people, 863 households, and 622 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 986 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 84.7% White, 0.2% African American, 9.0% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. There were 863 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 5.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,346 people, 825 households, and 674 families residing in the city. The population density was There were 936 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 83.93% White, 0.68% African American, 11.30% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 3.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.15% of the population. There were 825 households, out of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.3% were non families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.18. In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $55,650, and the median income for a family was $60,352. Males had a median income of $54,241 versus $25,234 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,336. About 5.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Colstrip has a mayor council form of government. In 2023 the mayor was John Williams.

Colstrip Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The highest level of education offered in Colstrip is the Colstrip High School. They are known as the Colts/Fillies. The nearest college is Chief Dull Knife College in Lame Deer. Colstrip is about 20 mile (32 km) north of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. Many Cheyenne students from the reservation attend school at the high school, making up about one third of the students. The Bicentennial Library operates in Colstrip.

Colstrip offers a wide variety of recreational and sports activities. Boating and fishing is available on Castle Rock Lake, an artificial reservoir used by the Colstrip power plants. Fishing enthusiasts can find bluegill, bass, walleye and pike. A 3.2 mile walking/biking trail runs around the lake, and a picnic area and beach is available to swimmers. A year round recreational facility is available free to residents at Rye Park through Colstrip Parks and Recreation District. CPRD, formerly CARPA, offers sports programs for children and adults alike including golf, soccer, basketball, baseball, fitness and health classes. CPRD facilities include a weight room and cardio room, and two different gymnasiums. CPRD also maintains the bike paths around the city.

Highway 39 passes through town from north to south. Colstrip Airport (FAA ID: M46) is a public use airport located 3 mile (5 km) southwest of Colstrip. The nearest commercial airport is Billings Logan International Airport, 124 mile (200 km) west. Colstrip Medical Center provides primary care.

The Forsyth based Independent Press covers news for all of Rosebud County, which includes Colstrip. Two radio stations are licensed in Colstrip. FM station KMCJ is part of Your Network of Praise. FM station KYPC is part of Yellowstone Public Radio.