[6] Until 1967, Forman was the only town in North Dakota, as all other incorporated communities were either villages or cities.

[8] Forman surrounds a body of water known as Lake Lithia.

There were 255 housing units at an average density of 364.3 per square mile (140.7/km2).

41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 221 households, and 129 families residing in the city.

There were 256 housing units at an average density of 363.8 per square mile (140.5/km2).

39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.