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Phillipstown

Illinois · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 0.27 sq mi
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Phillipstown is a city of 54 people in Illinois. The poverty rate is 50.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 27.0. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 26 people. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate.

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

54
+93%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
39 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
200 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 181 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
27.0
−36%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.27 sq mi
Population, 19902024
203347607419902000201020202024Phillipstown
202454
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.9%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(2)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2431.5%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.7%(9)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(4)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.7%(9)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.4%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.7%(2)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.9%(1)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
50.0%
+46.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

100.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.70 people
−30%since 2010
from 3.85 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
65.0%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(50)
Black7.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
17
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish14.8%(8)
German11.1%(6)
English5.6%(3)
French3.7%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

86.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
37.5%
−40.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
9.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

81.5%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
18.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 2.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
40.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
70.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
94.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.5%(24)
Married35.9%(14)
Widowed2.6%(1)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(2)
Married77.8%(7)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 2.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
98.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
9.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)100%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 2 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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