Polson, Montana Population 2022
Polson is a city located in Lake County Montana. Polson has a 2020 population of 5,198. It is also the county seat of Lake County. Polson is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 13.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,589 in 2010.
The average household income in Polson is $49,528 with a poverty rate of 19.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $727 per month, and the median house value is $187,200. The median age in Polson is 36.5 years, 32.3 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
Polson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Polsonwas:
- White: 66.23%
- Native American: 23.51%
- Two or more races: 8.44%
- Other race: 0.63%
- Asian: 0.61%
- Black or African American: 0.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,257 | 66.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,156 | 23.51% |
| Two or More Races | 415 | 8.44% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.59% |
Polson Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,060 | 2.34 | 55 |
| Non Family | 919 | 1.46 | 50.3 |
| Married | 663 | 3.06 | 85.4 |
| Female | 376 | 3.15 | 16.5 |
| Male | 102 | 2.69 | 43.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 2.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 909 | 30.50% |
| Some College | 645 | 21.64% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 10.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 583 | 19.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 11.98% |
Polson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,181 | 2,056 | 814 |
| Native American | 542 | 503 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 116 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 105 | |
| Other Race | 31 | 16 | 16 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | |
| Black | 21 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 51.61%.
Polson Language by Age
Polson Language
97.10% of Polson residents speak only English, while 2.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.11% of the population.
Polson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,077 | 580 | 18.85% |
| Native | 984 | 187 | 19.00% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 117 | 51.77% |
| Multiple | 412 | 85 | 20.63% |
| Other | 15 | NaN% |
19.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.39%
Male Poverty Rate
18.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Polson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Polson is Hispanic, with 51.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Polson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.93%.
Polson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Polson Married by Age and Sex
Polson Marriage
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 35-44.
Polson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 11.21% |
| Native American | 54 | 6.59% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 11.04% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5.81% |
Polson Veterans by Education
12.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
53.19%
Born in Polson
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.83% of Polson residents were born in the United States, with 53.19% having been born in Montana. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,198 | 46 | 0.89% |
| 2021 | 5,152 | 46 | 0.90% |
| 2020 | 5,106 | 46 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 5,060 | 46 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 5,014 | 81 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 4,933 | 117 | 2.43% |
| 2016 | 4,816 | 66 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 4,750 | 47 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 4,703 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 4,694 | 19 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 4,675 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2011 | 4,669 | 80 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 4,589 | 548 | 1.28% |
| 2000 | 4,041 | 758 | 2.10% |
| 1990 | 3,283 | 485 | 1.61% |
| 1980 | 2,798 | 0.00% |