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Phillips County

Montana · 4,217 residents · 5,140.422 sq mi
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Phillips County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,686. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,217
−8%since 2000
from 4,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Phillips County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,686
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,825
+78%since 2000
from $15,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,085)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(53)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(196)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(3,492)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(112)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other13.4%(565)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,508)
Diversity Score
36
+737%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phillips County, Montana?

Phillips County, Montana has about 4,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phillips County, Montana earns about $46,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phillips County, Montana expensive?

In Phillips County, Montana, the median home is worth about $141,600, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Phillips County, Montana?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Phillips County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phillips County, Montana?

About 9.8% of people in Phillips County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phillips County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Phillips County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 946 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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