Phillipsburg Population

1880–2026

2,199

2026 projection

5.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Phillipsburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,199-261.17%
20252,225-110.49%
20242,236-100.45%
20232,246-160.71%
20222,262-120.53%
20212,274-632.70%
20202,337-331.39%
20192,370-220.92%
20182,392-572.33%
20172,449-210.85%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Phillipsburg has a population change about the same as Phillips County, and lower than Kansas and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Phillipsburg−4.8%
  • Phillips County−4.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Phillipsburg Demographics

44.3median age

Median age

Female48.5 yrs
Male40.9 yrs

Adults

1,670
551 seniors (65+) · 33% of adults1,119 other adults

Sex

Female 44.5% · 948Male 55.5% · 1,182

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 21 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Phillipsburg Income

$60,750median household income

Median household income

$60,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$50,547

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.5%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Phillipsburg Marital Status

44% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married44%41%47%
Never married26%30%21%
Divorced19%23%15%
Widowed10%6%15%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201