Phillips County, Colorado Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Phillips County, CO Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,496 | 5,842,429 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.5 | 56.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.43% | 1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,952 | 2,364,171 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Phillips County grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 4,496 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Phillips County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 19.3% of residents. That is 4.9 points below Colorado as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 794 17.7% -4.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 867 19.3% -4.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 843 18.8% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 793 17.6% +2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Colorado, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Phillips County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Colorado 49.4%
- Men 49.4% Colorado 50.6%
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Economy
Phillips County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,232 | $95,803 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.15% | 5.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Phillips County is about 32% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $229,779 | $484,034 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $998 | $1,761 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Phillips County is about 19.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $998 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Phillips County spend about 23 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 96 hours, about 4.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.5 | 22.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.9 | 44.1 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 96 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,962 | $5,694 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 21.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,858 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 182 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.6 min), Prowers County (7.6 min), Cheyenne County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.5 min), Elbert County (41.5 min), Teller County (31.3 min).
The average commute time in Phillips County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Phillips County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 40.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Phillips County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Phillips County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.9% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.8% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Phillips County, Colorado.
How big is Phillips County, Colorado by population?
About 4,496 people live in Phillips County, Colorado, in 1,952 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 41.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Phillips County, Colorado mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Phillips County, Colorado has 7 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 8% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Phillips County, Colorado?
The median home costs 3.5 times the median household income ($229,779 against $65,232), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $998 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Phillips County, Colorado?
Unemployment in Phillips County, Colorado is only 2.9%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Phillips County, Colorado have a college degree?
24.0% of adults in Phillips County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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