Phillips County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Phillips County, Kansas Demographics
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Phillips County, Kansas has a population of 4,813, the 68th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $62,123 and the median home value is $96,500. The poverty rate is 15.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Phillips County Quick Facts

Population 4,813

Median Household Income $62,123

Median Home Value $96,500

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.5%

High School Graduation 94.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 4,813 68th of 105

Median Income $62,123 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Phillips County 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	4,874	4,813	-1.3%
Median household income	$61,235	$62,123	+1.5%
Median home value	$94,700	$96,500	+1.9%

Median Household Income

Phillips

$62,123

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Phillips

$96,500

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 24.7%

$50K-$100K 38.3%

$100K+ 20.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

8.3%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

6.1%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

14.2%

$75K-$100K

17.9%

$100K-$125K

5.9%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $672/mo 13.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.5%

18-34

16.1%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

29.7%

75+

10.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Phillips County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Phillipsburg	2,130	$60,750	14.5%	$98,300
Logan	598	$68,715	38.1%	$77,100
Agra	244	$48,750	27.9%	$58,300
Prairie View	156	$128,958	4.5%	$123,400
Long Island	136	$62,083	2.2%	$78,800
Stuttgart	65	$61,563	16.9%	$95,000
Kirwin	63	$57,500	17.5%	$50,000
Glade	50	$49,464	4.0%	N/A
Woodruff	8	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Speed	6	N/A	0.0%	$58,300

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Population Overview

Phillips County is located in Kansas with a total population of 4,813. It is the 68th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Phillips County is 45.7 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 10.8% 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 $62,123. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Phillips County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Phillips County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

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 Kansas 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Phillips County, Kansas?

Phillips County has a population of 4,813, making it the 68th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Phillips County?

The median household income in Phillips County is $62,123 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.

How many cities are in Phillips County, Kansas?

Phillips County contains 10 Census-designated places.