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Philipsburg

Montana · 841 residents · 0.85 sq mi
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Philipsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,900. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
841
−8%since 2000
from 914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.1
+12%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5877098319531K1990201020202024Philipsburg
2024754
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,559 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,189
+35%since 2000
from $14,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,900
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(775)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(10)
Diversity Score10.7%(90)
Diversity Score
11
+54%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philipsburg, Montana?

Philipsburg, Montana has about 841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philipsburg, Montana?

The typical household in Philipsburg, Montana earns about $37,500 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 $144,900, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Philipsburg, Montana?

About 28.8% 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 15.6% 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 84 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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