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Phillips County

Colorado · 4,480 residents · 687.928 sq mi
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Phillips County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,177. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $82,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,480
+7%since 1990
from 4,189 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.8
+3%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Phillips County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,177
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,484 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,394
+57%since 1990
from $10,444 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$388
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(138)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score9.2%(386)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,865)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(527)
Asian0.4%(18)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,236)
Diversity Score
28
+199%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Phillips County to nearby counties

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Income$52,386+63%
Home value$149,000+81%
Population2,247−49%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
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Income$68,173+112%
Home value$165,900+101%
Population3,718−16%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
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Income$70,096+118%
Home value$100,200+22%
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PHILLIPS COUNTY VS
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Income$51,829+61%
Home value$245,300+198%
Population20,654+367%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Colorado?

Phillips County, Colorado has about 4,480 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Colorado earns about $32,177 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Colorado?

About 19.9% 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 11.6% 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 291 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9676Census Tract 9677
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 80734ZIP 80731ZIP 80721ZIP 80746
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