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Phillips County

Kansas · 5,642 residents · 885.871 sq mi
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Phillips County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,381. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,642
−6%since 2000
from 6,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+7%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Phillips County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,381
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,013 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,870
+28%since 2000
from $17,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(5,868)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(40)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(202)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(5,394)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(121)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other3.3%(188)
Diversity Score15.4%(870)
Diversity Score
15
+357%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Kansas?

Phillips County, Kansas has about 5,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Kansas earns about $44,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips County, Kansas expensive?

In Phillips County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Kansas?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips County, Kansas?

About 10.0% of people in Phillips County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 948 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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