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 2026 the population of Phillips County is 4,797. The population is expected to shrink to 4,659 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.58%.
The median age of Phillips County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Phillips County is 19.4, 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 $90,110 and projected to be $100,970 in 2031. Per capita income is $40,783, projected to be $46,195 in 2031. 3.44% of households – 165 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,226,920 and the average disposable income is $68,573.
There are 2,754 housing units in Phillips County; 1,679 are owner-occupied, 486 are rented, and 589 are vacant. The average home value is $162,825, with 57 homes built in 2010 or later, and 822 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 380 businesses in Phillips County, employing 2,609 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,220 age 16 and above. 411 workers commute into Phillips County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,693 residents both live and work in/around Phillips County. The average travel time is 19.4 minutes. 19.85% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.49% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,716 drive alone, 247 carpool, and 14 take public transportation. 68 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 175 residents work from home.
1,161 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 488 have associates degrees, 513 have bachelor’s degrees, and 268 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
