Phillips County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Phillips County is located in Colorado with a total population of 4,496. It is the 54th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Phillips County is 40.9 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Phillips County is $64,674. This is 32% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $258,200. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Phillips County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Phillips County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.