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Philipsburg

Montana · 926 residents (2025 est.) · 0.85 sq mi
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Philipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,773. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 160 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $307,600. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 164%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
754
−18%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.2
+27%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:926 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5877098319531K1990201020202024Philipsburg
2024754
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,773
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,559 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,588
+111%since 2000
from $14,951 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+11%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,600
+164%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.3
+296%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(854)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(605)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(55)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other11.9%(90)
Diversity Score42.1%(317)
Diversity Score
42
+507%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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
11.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philipsburg, Montana?

Philipsburg, Montana has about 754 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philipsburg, Montana?

The typical household in Philipsburg, Montana earns about $29,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philipsburg, Montana expensive?

In Philipsburg, Montana, the median home is worth about $307,600.

How educated are people in Philipsburg, Montana?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Philipsburg, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philipsburg, Montana?

About 16.4% of people in Philipsburg, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philipsburg, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Philipsburg, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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