Phillips County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Phillips County is located in Colorado with a total population of 4,491. It is the 54th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Phillips County is 40.3 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. 10.3% 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 $60,372. This is 35% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $255,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Phillips County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.