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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Polson

Montana · 4,041 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 $21,870. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,200. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,041
+24%since 1990
from 3,254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
900 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 724 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+7%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Polson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,870
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,231 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,777
+56%since 1990
from $8,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
53.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 54.0% in 1990
46.1% rent
3.9
+18%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.2%(1,146)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,125)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(91)
Asian0.4%(17)
Diversity Score8.5%(342)
8
−76%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polson, Montana?

Polson, Montana has about 4,041 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Polson, Montana?

The typical household in Polson, Montana earns about $21,870 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Polson, Montana?

About 18.2% 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 19.8% of people in Polson, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Polson, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Polson, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 787 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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