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Polson city, MT

ZIP 59860 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 59860

59860 has a population of 11,580 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.6%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
24.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.9%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.0%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
25.1%+54% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.6%-41% vs US avg
x
High school
25.1%-4% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
44/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.5%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.2%+81% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.2%+86% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.8%+500% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 59860

Poverty Rate
16.5%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.2%+86% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.2%+81% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.6%+45% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.9%-7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.8%+500% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,580
Median age46.8
Poverty rate16.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.6%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born25.2%