Polson, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lake County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,334
Population
1,188/sq mi density
$51,463
Median Income
$30,142 per capita
$321,000
Home Value
$578,626 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
988
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,463 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$321,000 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
988 violent crimes/100K (160% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,334
Census 2023
Population Density
1,188
per square mile
Land Area
4.2
square miles (10.8 km²)
Median Age
42.9 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 30% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
61.9%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.2%
Spanish
5.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.7%
Veterans
10.0%
67% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.9%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.1%
76% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,334 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,188 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.5% |
| Female | 53.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 97.2% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.7% |
| Veterans | 10.0% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 84.9% |
| Uninsured | 15.1% |
| Broadband Access | 83.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |