CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Phillips

Nebraska · 316 residents · 0.293 sq mi

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Phillips has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,687. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

0% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 13%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

316

−6%vs 2000

vs 336 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,078 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 1,147 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.5

+4%vs 2000

vs 36.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024382

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,687

−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,536 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$8,974

−44%vs 2000

vs $16,090 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.5%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$27,800

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $42,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$307

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $475 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

86.7%

+4.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.2% in 2000

13.3% rent

Afford Score

1.2

+3%vs 2000

vs 1.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.6%(328)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%

Diversity Score5.1%(17)

1990

White, non-Hispanic100%(316)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score0%(0)

Diversity Score

−100%vs 2000

vs 5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

0.0%

−5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.8%

−14.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

0.0%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 1.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.7 min

+36%vs 2000

vs 14.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips, Nebraska?

Phillips, Nebraska has about 316 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Phillips, Nebraska?

The typical household in Phillips, Nebraska earns about $22,687 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips, Nebraska expensive?

In Phillips, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $27,800, and the typical rent is about $307 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips, Nebraska?

About 8.5% of people in Phillips, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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