Polson, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,033
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
12.3%
Median Home
$193,200
Median Income
$39,604
Median Rent
$765
Polson SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Polson, MT Crime Report
200Total Crimes
3,910.1Total Crimes / 100k People
66.67%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Polson / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 200 | 3,910.1 | 2,590.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 36 | 703.8 | 469.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 39.1 | 25.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 606.1 | 383.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 164 | 3,206.3 | 2,120.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 12 | 234.6 | 270.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 137 | 2,678.4 | 1,603.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 293.3 | 247.6 | 246.0 |
Polson, MT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Montanabw | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Montanabw | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Montanabw | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Rankings for Polson in Montana
Map Of Polson, MT
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Population over time in Polson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,033 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 4,843 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 4,702 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 4,674 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 4,643 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 4,580 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 4,545 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,524 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,493 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 4,468 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Polson
| Race | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 85.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 17.1% | 5.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 10.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Polson
| Gender | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Polson for adults over 25
| Education | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Polson, Montana
| Income | Polson | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.2% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.5% | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.0% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 13.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
