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Phillips County

Colorado · 4,530 residents · 687.928 sq mi
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Phillips County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $191,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,530
+1%since 2000
from 4,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Phillips County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,426
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,177 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,857
+82%since 2000
from $16,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+48%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(3,865)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(527)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(1,236)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(3,246)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino25.5%(1,155)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score49.7%(2,250)
Segregation Score27.8%(1,258)
Diversity Score
50
+80%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Colorado?

Phillips County, Colorado has about 4,530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Colorado earns about $50,426 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 $191,200, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Colorado?

About 25.5% 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 8.0% 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 341 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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