Polson is a city located in Lake County Montana. Polson has a 2024 population of 5,761. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Polson is currently growing at a rate of 2.64% annually and its population has increased by 11.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Polson is $59,007 with a poverty rate of 18.7%. The median age in Polson is 47.5 years: 39.3 years for males, and 50.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,266 | 62.59% |
| Native American | 921 | 17.65% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 13.95% |
| Other race | 213 | 4.08% |
| Asian | 60 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,231 | 2.28 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 934 | 1.38 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Married | 840 | 2.86 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 348 | 2.85 | 14.1 | 85.9 |
| Male | 109 | 3.74 | 31.2 | 68.8 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 168 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 409 | 11.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 629 | 17.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 379 | 10.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,171 | 31.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 790 | 21.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,529 | 2,375 | 849 |
| Native American | 540 | 482 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 308 | 308 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 222 | 134 | 14 |
| Other Race | 179 | 91 | 14 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 21 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,054 | $55,306 | $17,098 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,750 | $64,405 | $36,438 |
| High School Graduate | $23,027 | $24,638 | $20,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,658 | $0 | $60,658 |
| Overall | $34,608 | $39,048 | $23,878 |
| Some College | $34,286 | $38,095 | $24,615 |
$34,608
Average Earnings
$39,048
Average Male
$23,878
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.59% of Polson residents speak only English, while 5.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,132 | 439 | 14.02% |
| Native | 839 | 325 | 38.74% |
| Hispanic | 355 | 123 | 34.65% |
| Multiple | 728 | 104 | 14.29% |
| Other | 211 | 39 | 18.48% |
| Black | 30 | 19 | 63.33% |
18.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.03%
Male Poverty Rate
17.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polson is Black, with 63.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polson is White, with 14.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.47% |
| High School | 24.37% |
| Some College | 11.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.27% |
| Female Employed | 12.13% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,268 | $72,465 |
| Households | $48,866 | $59,007 |
| Married Families | $74,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,146 | $37,096 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
403
Number of Veterans
385
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| First Gulf War | 122 |
| Second Gulf War | 120 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 134 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 318 | 11.12% |
| Native American | 47 | 6.64% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 11.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.06%
Born in Polson
95.04%
Native Born
4.96%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
1%
Naturalized
95.04% of Polson residents were born in the United States, with 49.06% having been born in Montana. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,502 | 148 | 2.33% |
| 2028 | 6,354 | 148 | 2.38% |
| 2027 | 6,206 | 149 | 2.46% |
| 2026 | 6,057 | 148 | 2.5% |
| 2025 | 5,909 | 148 | 2.57% |
| 2024 | 5,761 | 148 | 2.64% |
| 2023 | 5,613 | 133 | 2.43% |
| 2022 | 5,480 | 167 | 3.14% |
| 2021 | 5,313 | 145 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 5,168 | 67 | 1.31% |
| 2019 | 5,101 | 47 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 5,054 | 93 | 1.87% |
| 2017 | 4,961 | 127 | 2.63% |
| 2016 | 4,834 | 64 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 4,770 | 48 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 4,722 | 8 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,714 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,694 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,687 | 81 | 1.76% |
| 2010 | 4,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,041 | 758 | 23.09% |
| 1990 | 3,283 | 485 | 17.33% |
| 1980 | 2,798 | -3,704 | -56.97% |