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Phillipsburg

Missouri · 166 residents (2025 est.) · 0.797 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−18%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+15%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1061331611892161990201020202024Phillipsburg
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,932
+163%since 2000
from $9,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
−22%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(11)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.4%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(140)
Black4.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(6)
Diversity Score33%(54)
Diversity Score
33
+101%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.7%
+33.7 ptssince 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
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% 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%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+28.1 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% 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 Phillipsburg, Missouri?

Phillipsburg, Missouri has about 164 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Phillipsburg, Missouri expensive?

In Phillipsburg, Missouri, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Phillipsburg, Missouri?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Phillipsburg, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillipsburg, Missouri?

About 7.5% of people in Phillipsburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillipsburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillipsburg, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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