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Phillipstown

Illinois · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 0.27 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
+93%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.0
−36%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20334760741990201020202024Phillipstown
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,135
−14%since 2000
from $21,188 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+46.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.569
+214%since 2010
from 0.181 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.0%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(50)
Black7.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(9)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
86.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.1%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
81.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
18.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−98.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
40.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillipstown, Illinois?

Phillipstown, Illinois has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Phillipstown, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Phillipstown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillipstown, Illinois?

About 50.0% of people in Phillipstown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillipstown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillipstown, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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