Philip, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 571, Philip'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

Philip is a small community located in South Dakota, within Haakon County. The total population is 571. It ranks as the 140th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Philip is 52.4 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 12.8% 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 Philip is $56,635. This is 25% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Philip, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $182,100. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $257,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Philip has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (3.9% vs 2.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Philip, South Dakota 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 South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.