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Phillips

Wisconsin · 1,533 residents · 2.659 sq mi
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Phillips has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,585. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,533
−8%since 2000
from 1,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Phillips
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,585
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,471 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,147
+34%since 2000
from $16,480 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.6%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,620)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,377)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(43)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other8.3%(127)
Diversity Score28.2%(432)
Diversity Score
28
+934%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips, Wisconsin?

Phillips, Wisconsin has about 1,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillips, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Phillips, Wisconsin earns about $42,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips, Wisconsin expensive?

In Phillips, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips, Wisconsin?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips, Wisconsin?

About 24.0% of people in Phillips, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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