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Phillipsburg

New Jersey · 14,950 residents · 3.191 sq mi
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Phillipsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,825. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,950
−1%since 2000
from 15,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,685 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K16K1990201020202024Phillipsburg
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,825
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,368 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,291
+15%since 2000
from $18,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+77%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(13,495)
Black3.3%(502)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(816)
Asian0.8%(126)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(3,408)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(11,555)
Black6.9%(1,037)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,767)
Asian1.5%(222)
Other1.2%(173)
Diversity Score45.9%(6,858)
Diversity Score
46
+104%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillipsburg, New Jersey?

Phillipsburg, New Jersey has about 14,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillipsburg, New Jersey?

The typical household in Phillipsburg, New Jersey earns about $42,825 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillipsburg, New Jersey expensive?

In Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $181,400, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Phillipsburg, New Jersey?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Phillipsburg, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillipsburg, New Jersey?

About 18.5% of people in Phillipsburg, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillipsburg, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillipsburg, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 807 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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