Polson, MT Demographics

A map of Polson's Population by Race

Polson, Montana had a population of 5,148 in 2020. It was 68.4% White, 0.4% Black, 0.4% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 16.2% Native American/Other, and 10.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Polson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is the 24th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Polson's White Population

3,520 residents of Polson identify as White, or 68.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Polson less than the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #424 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more White than neighboring Turtle Lake (10.4% White). Polson is less White than neighboring Kerr (81.7% White), Jette (81.7% White), Rocky Point (91% White), and Kings Point (79.1% White).

Polson's Black Population

20 residents of Polson identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Polson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #76 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more Black than neighboring Turtle Lake (0% Black), and Rocky Point (0% Black). Polson is less Black than neighboring Kings Point (0.5% Black).

Polson's Asian Population

22 residents of Polson identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Polson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #136 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more Asian than neighboring Turtle Lake (0% Asian), and Rocky Point (0% Asian). Polson is less Asian than neighboring Kings Point (1.5% Asian).

Polson's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Polson identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Polson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #116 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more Hispanic than neighboring Kerr (1.1% Hispanic), Jette (3.7% Hispanic), Turtle Lake (3.6% Hispanic), Rocky Point (2.7% Hispanic), and Kings Point (3% Hispanic).

Polson's Native American/Other Population

832 residents of Polson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 16.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Polson slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #60 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kerr (4.4% Native American/Other), Jette (5.1% Native American/Other), Rocky Point (0.9% Native American/Other), and Kings Point (11.4% Native American/Other). Polson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Turtle Lake (72.1% Native American/Other).

Polson's Multiracial Population

529 residents of Polson identify as Multiracial, or 10.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Polson slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 497 places in Montana, Polson is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Polson is more Multiracial than neighboring Jette (8.8% Multiracial), Rocky Point (5.4% Multiracial), and Kings Point (4.5% Multiracial). Polson is less Multiracial than neighboring Kerr (12.1% Multiracial), and Turtle Lake (13.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.