Polson
City in Lake County, Montana
Polson is a city in Lake County, Montana, with 5,148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,927 ft (892 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kerr, 2.1 miles SW.
- 5,148residents (2020 Census)
- 2,927 ftelevation · 892 m
- 4.9 sq miland area · 12.8 km²
- 1,043 / sq mipopulation density
- 59860ZIP code
About Polson
Polson (Montana Salish: nčmqnétkʷ, Kutenai: kwataqnuk) (, POHL-sən) is a city in Lake County, Montana, United States, on the southern shore of Flathead Lake and within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The population was 5,148 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lake County. In 1898 the city was named after pioneer rancher David Polson. It was incorporated in 1910.
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Living in Polson
- Median household income
- $53,418
- Median home value
- $356,300
- Median rent
- $912/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Polson had 5,148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi (403 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Polson at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,148 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.94 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,927 ft (892 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.6885° N, 114.1407° W |
| ZIP code | 59860 |
| Official website | cityofpolson.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3058750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Polson
- Kerr2.1 mi SW
- Turtle Lake2.9 mi SE
- Jette3.0 mi NW
- Rocky Point3.7 mi NW
- Finley Point5.2 mi NE
- Kings Point5.4 mi N
- Pablo6.0 mi S
- Lindisfarne8.6 mi N
- Big Arm9.4 mi NW
- Ronan11.3 mi S
- Elmo13.7 mi NW
- Dayton13.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Polson
What county is Polson in?
Polson is in Lake County, Montana.
What is the population of Polson, MT?
5,148 people lived in Polson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Polson, MT?
The ZIP code of Polson is 59860.
What is the elevation of Polson?
2,927 feet (892 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Polson?
Kerr (2.1 mi), Turtle Lake (2.9 mi), Jette (3.0 mi), Rocky Point (3.7 mi), Finley Point (5.2 mi).
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