Phillips County, MT

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2023 Population
4,224
0.213% 1-year decline
US Senator
Steve Daines
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Sheehy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
44.9
2.18% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
9.41%
35.4% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$58,156
5.05% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$175,000
1.74% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
1,901
1.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Phillips County, MT had a population of 4.22k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $58,156. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Phillips County, MT declined from 4,233 to 4,224, a −0.213% decrease and its median household income declined from $61,250 to $58,156, a −5.05% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.78%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.13%), White (Hispanic) (1.33%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0.402%).

None of the households in Phillips County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Phillips County, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Phillips County, MT was $175,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Phillips County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Phillips County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Phillips County, MT is home to a population of 4.22k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.54% of Phillips County, MT residents were born outside of the country (65 people).

In 2023, there were 9.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.46k people) in Phillips County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 371 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 301 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2023 Citizenship
98.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of Phillips County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Phillips County, MT was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phillips County, MT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    3.46k ± 67
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    371 ± 113
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    301 ± 122
1.37%
Hispanic Population
58 people

In 2023, there were 9.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.46k people) in Phillips County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 371 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 301 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.37% of the people in Phillips County, MT are hispanic (58 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,689 ± 1,489 people
  2. Mexico
    2,900 ± 1,320 people
  3. Germany
    2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.54%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
65 people
2.2%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
93 people

As of 2023, 1.54% of Phillips County, MT residents (65 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phillips County, MT was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    120 ± 64
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    80 ± 44
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    77 ± 80

Phillips County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Phillips County, MT employs 1.9k people. The largest industries in Phillips County, MT are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (515 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (188 people), and Educational Services (173 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($76,833), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,667), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,643).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.9k
2023 Value
± 256
−1.55%
1 Year decline
± 19.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phillips County, MT declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 1.93k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phillips County, MT, are Management Occupations (355 people), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (200 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phillips County, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.9k
2023 Value
± 256
−1.55%
1 Year decline
± 19.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Phillips County, MT declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 1.93k employees to 1.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phillips County, MT, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (515 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (188 people), and Educational Services (173 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phillips County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Phillips County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,417
Median earning men ± $1,541
$34,160
Median earning women ± $3,659

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($99,211), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,250), Public Administration ($50,402), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,792).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 18
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 13
    Construction
  3. 9
    Accommodation and Food Services

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $7.07k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $5.47k
    Retail Trade
  3. $4.74k
    Finance and Insurance

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Phillips County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 81.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.26%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Tim Sheehy
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Phillips County, MT was $175,000 in 2023, which is 0.577 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $178,100 to $175,000, a 1.74% decrease. The homeownership rate in Phillips County, MT is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Phillips County, MT have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phillips County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 7.02% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phillips County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0825%.

Property

$175,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$47,638
$1,324
Median Property Taxes
±$218

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Phillips County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

74.8%
Homeownership
2023
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 74.8% of the housing units in Phillips County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 602
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Phillips County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$58,156
Median Household Income
± $11,277
1.77k
Number of Households
± 240

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.77k households in Phillips County, MT declined from $58,156 from the previous year's value of $61,250.

The following chart displays the households in Phillips County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Phillips County, MT is from Montana.
0.463
2022 Wage GINI in Montana
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (61.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.1%)
  3. Carpooled (13.6%)

In 2023, 61.7% of workers in Phillips County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.1%) and those who carpooled to work (13.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

13.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phillips County, MT have a shorter commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.654% of the workforce in Phillips County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Phillips County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Phillips County, MT have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 7.02% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phillips County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.0825%.

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Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phillips County, MT (389 out of 4.13k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phillips County, MT is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Phillips County, MT. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.4%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 240 in Phillips County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 18.1 per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.5% of the population of Phillips County, MT has health coverage, with 26.7% on employee plans, 26.1% on Medicaid, 21.1% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 0.865% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 12.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.52%
Uninsured
26.7%
Employer Coverage
26.1%
Medicaid
21.1%
Medicare
17.8%
Non-Group
0.865%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phillips County, MT declined by 19.8% from 9.38% to 7.52%.

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Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.7% in Phillips County, MT.

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