Polson is a city located in Lake County, Montana. Polson has a 2025 population of 5,909. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Polson is currently growing at a rate of 2.57% annually and its population has increased by 14.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,168 in 2020.
The average household income in Polson is $65,991 with a poverty rate of 19.96%.The median age in Polson is 42.9 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Polson includes 61.89% White, 18% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 3,301 | 61.89% |
Native American | 960 | 18% |
Two or more races | 877 | 16.44% |
Other race | 152 | 2.85% |
Black or African American | 24 | 0.45% |
Asian | 20 | 0.37% |
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Never Married
Polson's average per capita income is $41,643. Household income levels show a median of $51,463. The poverty rate stands at 19.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $80,663 | - |
Families | $69,157 | $83,592 |
Households | $51,463 | $65,991 |
Non Families | $30,469 | $40,853 |
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