Population 4,221 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Phillips County
Household size in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Phillips County are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.23 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Phillips County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Phillips County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Montana. Compared with other Montana counties, though, Phillips County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Phillips County
Renters in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Phillips County own their homes; 26.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 64.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Phillips County: 21.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Phillips County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $446 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $482 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $471 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $538 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$91 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Phillips County pays $538 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Montana county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Phillips County
Bachelor's degrees in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.0% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Phillips County: 25.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Phillips County: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Montana.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Phillips County
| Period | Phillips County | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Phillips County has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Phillips County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips County | 2.35 | 46.6 | 9.0% | 26.5% | 21.8% | 1974 | $538 | 25.0% | 95.1% | 1.7% |
| Blaine County | 3.12 | 36.2 | 19.9% | 34.3% | 18.8% | 1968 | $701 | 23.1% | 90.5% | 15.2% |
| Valley County | 2.59 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 26.5% | 1966 | $785 | 26.0% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| Hill County | 2.62 | 35.7 | 14.7% | 33.9% | 15.6% | 1971 | $840 | 24.1% | 90.3% | 4.7% |
| Daniels County | 2.01 | 52.7 | 4.0% | 16.9% | 34.7% | 1957 | $576 | 24.4% | 94.6% | 0.5% |
| Chouteau County | 2.75 | 42.2 | 10.2% | 31.8% | 23.4% | 1967 | $646 | 22.5% | 92.6% | 2.6% |
| Roosevelt County | 3.51 | 30.7 | 19.0% | 33.4% | 23.9% | 1973 | $673 | 21.2% | 91.6% | 11.5% |
| Liberty County | 2.51 | 39.1 | 8.5% | 36.6% | 13.6% | 1966 | $720 | 27.0% | 83.3% | 0.5% |
| Sheridan County | 2.45 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 28.2% | 26.9% | 1963 | $825 | 27.5% | 91.3% | 1.9% |
| Toole County | 2.47 | 39.5 | 5.2% | 36.9% | 18.9% | 1963 | $911 | 22.4% | 86.5% | 4.2% |
| Williams County | 2.64 | 33.2 | 10.2% | 47.0% | 26.2% | 1992 | $1,083 | 23.2% | 92.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Phillips County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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