Phippsburg, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Phippsburg, Colorado had a total population of 390, the 313th largest community in Colorado, with a median household income of $87,232, which is 9% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 8.1% is notably above the national average.
Phippsburg Quick Facts
How Phippsburg Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 399 | 390 | -2.3% |
| Median household income | $110,870 | $87,232 | -21.3% |
| Median home value | $310,000 | $515,600 | +66.3% |
How Phippsburg Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 52 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Phippsburg Rankings in Colorado
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Other Cities in Routt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs | 13,433 | $104,964 | 4.7% | $981,800 |
| Hayden | 2,057 | $90,804 | 6.6% | $407,900 |
| Oak Creek | 700 | $85,313 | 12.0% | $377,300 |
| Yampa | 296 | $75,109 | 9.8% | $350,000 |
Cities Similar to Phippsburg
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 385 | N/A | $423,900 | 40.9% | 7.5% |
| Vineland | 410 | N/A | $293,800 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Copper Mountain | 353 | N/A | N/A | 70.2% | 7.1% |
| Fort Garland | 446 | N/A | $258,500 | 4.9% | 33.6% |
| Rico | 414 | $104,250 | $560,400 | 51.0% | 17.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 390, Phippsburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Phippsburg is a small community located in Colorado, within Routt County. The total population is 390. It ranks as the 313th most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.
Age Demographics
The median age in Phippsburg is 37.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Phippsburg is $87,232. This is 9% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Phippsburg. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 8.1%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $515,600. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Phippsburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.9% of all residents.
Education
52.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Phippsburg, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Phippsburg, Colorado?
Phippsburg, Colorado has a population of 390 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Phippsburg, CO?
The median household income in Phippsburg is $87,232, which is 8% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Phippsburg, CO?
The ACS sample for Phippsburg recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Phippsburg, Colorado?
Phippsburg's population is 96.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Phippsburg, CO?
The median home value in Phippsburg is $515,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x.
How educated is Phippsburg, Colorado?
52.8% of adults (25+) in Phippsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.