Forbes is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States.

On April 23, 2019 Forbes earned "Town of The Week" from KVRR TV when it received 1,406 online votes.

Special guests included Governor John Hoeven and his father Jack as well as North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.

There were 41 housing units at an average density of 164.0 per square mile (63.3/km2).

41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 10.0% of families and 30.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 53.3% of under eighteens and 14.8% of those over 64.