Polson, Montana
Polson: City in Lake County, Montana, United States
About
Polson is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Montana. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,488 and a population density of 399 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,181 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Polson
| Population : | 5,181 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Montana (United States) |
| County : | Lake County |
| Postal code : | 59860 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 406 |
| Area : | 11.23 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,927 feet / 892 meters |
| Capital city : | Polson is capital of Lake County |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:31:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 461 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 13.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Polson is located at 47°41'37"N 114°9'47"W (47.6935500, -114.1631700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Polson
Demographics
The population of Polson increased by 13.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,488 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,669 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,675 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,694 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,703 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,750 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,816 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,933 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,014 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,060 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,181 | 2.34% | estimation process |
Other Places in Polson
1 Polson City Manager
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14068838207 🔗 Url
2 Polson City Shop
1003 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14068838217 🔗 Url
3 Polson City Treasurer
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14068838204 🔗 Url
4 Polson City Hall
106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860 ➦ Show Map
☎ +14068838200 🔗 Url
People born in Polson (1)
writer Andy Mangels was born in Polson
Schools in Polson
College & universities near Polson, MT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180647 | Salish Kootenai College | Pablo (MT) | 59855 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Polson, MT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESM | Essex | 290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd | RAIL |
| WFH | Whitefish station | 500 Depot Street | RAIL |
| WGL | West Glacier | Hwy 2 and Going-to-the-Sun Rd. | RAIL |
| MLA | Missoula, MT | 1660 West Broadway Street | BUS |
| GPK | East Glacier Park | 400 Highway 49 North | RAIL |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , MT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo | 2,254 | Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida |
| Ronan | 2,167 | City |
| Saint Ignatius | 842 | Town of the United States |
| Ferndale | 472 | Town in Lake County, Florida, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Polson distances to largest Montana cities
