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Phillips

Nebraska · 320 residents · 0.293 sq mi
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Phillips has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−5%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202643093533971990201020202024Phillips
2024382
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,210
+63%since 2000
from $16,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+57%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(31)
Diversity Score32%(102)
Diversity Score
32
+525%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips, Nebraska?

Phillips, Nebraska has about 320 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillips, Nebraska?

The typical household in Phillips, Nebraska earns about $59,375 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips, Nebraska?

About 5.7% 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 9.1% of people in Phillips, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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