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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Polson

Montana · 3,254 residents · 4.492 sq mi
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Polson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,231. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 787 residents. Median home value is $47,500. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,254
−19%vs 2000
vs 4,041 in 2000
1990 – 2025
724 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Polson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,231
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,870 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,816
−36%vs 2000
vs $13,777 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $401 in 2000
US average: $450
54.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
46.0% rent
3.3
−15%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,125)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(91)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(342)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(493)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,146)
35
+316%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Polson, Montana?

Polson, Montana has about 3,254 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Polson, Montana?

The typical household in Polson, Montana earns about $14,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polson, Montana expensive?

In Polson, Montana, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Polson, Montana?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Polson, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polson, Montana?

About 21.8% of people in Polson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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