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Phillips County

Colorado · 4,420 residents (2025 est.) · 687.928 sq mi
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Phillips County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $258,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,496
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,420 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Phillips County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(263)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(393)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(351)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(190)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(157)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.7%(482)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4417.7%(794)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.9%(402)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(540)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(418)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(313)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(193)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,674
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,177 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,419
+208%since 2000
from $16,394 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+28%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$999
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+64%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Phillips County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,865)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(527)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(3,119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,298)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.6%(73)
Diversity Score
54
+15%since 2009
from 47 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
29
+3%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican24.3%(1,094)
Honduran1.6%(72)
Chilean1.5%(68)
Guatemalan0.5%(24)
Spaniard0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German29.4%(1,321)
English9.9%(447)
Irish6.7%(300)
Dutch3.2%(145)
French2.6%(115)
Swedish1.6%(72)
American1.5%(68)
Scottish1.5%(67)
Russian1%(44)
Czech0.8%(38)
Danish0.8%(38)
Belgian0.8%(34)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(33)
Italian0.7%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(26)
Norwegian0.5%(24)
Hungarian0.4%(16)
Welsh0.4%(16)
British0.2%(9)
Nigerian0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 17.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(365)
Married62.9%(1,131)
Widowed3.7%(66)
Divorced13.1%(235)
Women 15+
Never married13.3%(225)
Married57.6%(975)
Widowed10.6%(179)
Divorced18.5%(313)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Colorado?

Phillips County, Colorado has about 4,496 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phillips County, Colorado?

The typical household in Phillips County, Colorado earns about $64,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips County, Colorado expensive?

In Phillips County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $258,200, and the typical rent is about $999 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Colorado?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips County, Colorado?

About 16.8% of people in Phillips County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 307 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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