Philipsburg is a town located in Granite County Montana. Philipsburg has a 2024 population of 933. It is also the county seat of Granite County. Philipsburg is currently growing at a rate of 2.53% annually and its population has increased by 11.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 840 in 2020.
The average household income in Philipsburg is $52,975 with a poverty rate of 14.45%. The median age in Philipsburg is 49.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 61.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Philipsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 86.17% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 7.31% |
| Native American | 66 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 425 | 2.3 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Non Family | 209 | 0 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Married | 203 | 3.49 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 13 | 4.54 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 52 | 6.57% |
| Associates Degree | 86 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 246 | 31.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.9% |
| High School Graduate | 252 | 31.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 140 | 17.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 696 | 648 | 202 |
| Native American | 66 | 62 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $37,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,786 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,831 | $36,822 | $27,917 |
| Some College | $34,931 | $36,371 | $18,438 |
$34,831
Average Earnings
$36,822
Average Male
$27,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.21% of Philipsburg residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 141 | 16.55% |
14.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.7%
Male Poverty Rate
15.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Philipsburg is White, with 16.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Philipsburg is White, with 16.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.88% |
| Some College | 30.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.75% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.11% |
| Male Employed | 15.46% |
| Female Employed | 9.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,948 | $76,365 |
| Households | $40,096 | $52,975 |
| Married Families | $71,509 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,996 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 12.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
41.6%
Born in Philipsburg
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.31% of Philipsburg residents were born in the United States, with 41.6% having been born in Montana. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,050 | 24 | 2.34% |
| 2028 | 1,026 | 23 | 2.29% |
| 2027 | 1,003 | 23 | 2.35% |
| 2026 | 980 | 24 | 2.51% |
| 2025 | 956 | 23 | 2.47% |
| 2024 | 933 | 23 | 2.53% |
| 2023 | 910 | 23 | 2.59% |
| 2022 | 887 | 36 | 4.23% |
| 2021 | 851 | 11 | 1.31% |
| 2020 | 840 | -71 | -7.79% |
| 2019 | 911 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 917 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 914 | 18 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 896 | 31 | 3.58% |
| 2015 | 865 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 862 | 21 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 841 | 7 | 0.84% |
| 2012 | 834 | -12 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 846 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 844 | 0 | 0% |