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Phillipsburg

Georgia · 640 residents · 0.308 sq mi
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Phillipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,806. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 247 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
640
−28%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,078 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 2,880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+12%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
814177531K1K1990201020202024Phillipsburg
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,806
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,681
+66%since 2000
from $8,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$583
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
50.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(22)
Black94.4%(837)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(2)
Black96.1%(615)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other13%(83)
Diversity Score28.8%(184)
Diversity Score
29
+145%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
Female
38.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 70.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillipsburg, Georgia?

Phillipsburg, Georgia has about 640 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillipsburg, Georgia?

The typical household in Phillipsburg, Georgia earns about $21,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillipsburg, Georgia expensive?

In Phillipsburg, Georgia, the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Phillipsburg, Georgia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Phillipsburg, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillipsburg, Georgia?

About 26.0% of people in Phillipsburg, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillipsburg, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillipsburg, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 280 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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