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Phillipsburg

Kansas · 2,225 residents (2025 est.) · 1.702 sq mi
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Phillipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 538 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,130
−20%since 2000
from 2,668 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,251 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,568 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+5%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,225 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Phillipsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,356 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,210
+113%since 2000
from $17,902 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+29%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+3%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,586)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,941)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(61)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other4.7%(100)
Diversity Score20.8%(443)
Diversity Score
21
+299%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillipsburg, Kansas?

Phillipsburg, Kansas has about 2,130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillipsburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Phillipsburg, Kansas earns about $60,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillipsburg, Kansas expensive?

In Phillipsburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Phillipsburg, Kansas?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Phillipsburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillipsburg, Kansas?

About 14.5% of people in Phillipsburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillipsburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillipsburg, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 698 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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