Polson City, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 4041 people, 1739 households, and 1052 families living in the city. The population density was 1490.9 people per square mile (575.64/kmē), making its Montana's 51st most densely populated city. There were 1977 housing units at an average density of 729.5 per square mile (281.66/kmē). The average household size was 2.25 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the Polson City, 25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% were 18 to 24, 25.3% were 25 to 44, 20.9% were 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males. The median age was 38.6 years, the median age of male residents at 37.3 and the median age of female residents at 39.9. The racial makeup of the city was 78.25% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 16.11% American Indian, 0.47% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 4.5% from two or more races and 0.45% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21870, making its Montana's 42nd lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $30833, making its Montana's 84th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13777, making it the 170th highest city by per capita income in Montana. The median income was $14623, Males had a median income of $17363 versus $10985 for females.
In 2000, 862 pupils and students, of which 446 are male and 416 are female, 21.33% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 72 nursery or pri school, 27 kindergarten, 404 elementary school, 197 high school and 162 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4041 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4177 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4205 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4278 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4369 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4553 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4706 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4849 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4985 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5089 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5228 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 22 | 27 |
| Elementary school | 217 | 187 | 404 |
| High school | 158 | 39 | 197 |
| College or graduate school | 32 | 130 | 162 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polson city, Montana | $21870 | $30833 | $13777 |
| Lake County, Montana | $28740 | $34033 | $15173 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |