You will find small town hospitality in Phillips County, a place where residents enjoy a high quality of life with a low cost of living. Visitors frequent Phillips County to shop in Phillipsburg’s bustling downtown and to attend family-friendly events. What stands out is the thriving downtown and large small business community. Local entrepreneurs have filled every storefront, leading to ongoing construction and development projects.Together, residents and entrepreneurs have created a strong and vibrant community. Success here is frequently achieved as a community endeavor with business networks, volunteer groups, and task forces pushing for a united goal - to foster community growth and future prosperity.
As of 2025 the population of Phillips County is 4,912. The population is expected to shrink to 4,432 by 2030 - a growth rate of -2.04%.
The median age of Phillips County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Phillips County is 19.0, meaning that there is a 19% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Phillips County is $78,379 and projected to be $84,951 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,171, projected to be $38,394 in 2030. 2.16% of households – 106 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $872,354 and the average disposable income is $59,463.
There are 2,795 housing units in Phillips County; 1,689 are owner-occupied, 514 are rented, and 592 are vacant. The average home value is $155,401, with 45 homes built in 2010 or later, and 851 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 393 businesses in Phillips County, employing 2,680 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,238 age 16 and above. 389 workers commute into Phillips County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,756 residents both live and work in/around Phillips County. The average travel time is 18.9 minutes. 23.46% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.21% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,833 drive alone, 216 carpool, and 11 take public transportation. 69 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 109 residents work from home.
1,184 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 462 have associates degrees, 597 have bachelor’s degrees, and 224 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
