Philipsburg, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 754, Philipsburg'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

Philipsburg is a small community located in Montana, within Granite County. The total population is 754. It ranks as the 125th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Philipsburg is 57.2 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% 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 Philipsburg is $29,773. This is 59% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 11.4%. This is 215% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $307,600. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 10.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Philipsburg is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.3% vs 4.6%).

Education

39.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Philipsburg, Montana 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 Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.