Polson, MT Profile
Polson, MT, population 5,231, is located
in Montana's Lake county,
about 152.0 miles from Spokane and 298.9 miles from Boise.
Through the 90's Polson's population has grown by about 23%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Polson has grown by about 19%. Since 2005 Polson's population has grown by about 8%.
Polson's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Montana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Polson tend to be higher than Montana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 78% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 16% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 6% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,168 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,266 | 2.35% |
| 2002 | 4,354 | 2.06% |
| 2003 | 4,534 | 4.13% |
| 2004 | 4,682 | 3.26% |
| 2005 | 4,822 | 2.99% |
| 2006 | 4,929 | 2.22% |
| 2007 | 5,006 | 1.56% |
| 2008 | 5,135 | 2.58% |
| 2009 | 5,231 | 1.87% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $21,870 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 417 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 440 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 574 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 542 |
| 2009 | 224 |
| 2010 | 780 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
0 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| 2007 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| 2009 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 |
1 | 6 | 0 | 35 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 5,721 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 4,447 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 5,211 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 4,429 |
| 2009 | 4,612 |
| 2010 | 3,771 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
21 |
204 |
8 |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
20 |
176 |
6 |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
19 |
217 |
18 |
| 2007 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
29 |
186 |
14 |
| 2009 |
18 |
219 |
10 |
| 2010 |
30 |
162 |
11 |
Location
| Elevation | 2,931 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.8 Square Miles |
