Philipsburg, MT Demographics

A map of Philipsburg's Population by Race

Philipsburg, Montana has an estimated population of 754, a large decrease from the 841 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.2% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Native American/Other, 5.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philipsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philipsburg has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Philipsburg, that probability was 14.8% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philipsburg is ranked the 125th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Philipsburg was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philipsburg's White Population

605 residents of Philipsburg, or 80.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philipsburg is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Philipsburg ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Philipsburg's population has decreased from 92.2% to 80.2%.

Philipsburg is more White than neighboring Maxville (74.4% White), and Goldcreek (33.3% White). Philipsburg is less White than neighboring Hall (90.6% White), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (89.3% White), and Drummond (94.2% White).

Philipsburg's Black Population

0 residents of Philipsburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philipsburg is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Philipsburg ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Philipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philipsburg is less Black than neighboring Anaconda-Deer Lodge (0.4% Black).

Philipsburg's Asian Population

4 residents of Philipsburg, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philipsburg is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Philipsburg ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Philipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Philipsburg is more Asian than neighboring Maxville (0% Asian), Hall (0% Asian), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (0.2% Asian), Drummond (0% Asian), and Goldcreek (0% Asian).

Philipsburg's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Philipsburg, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philipsburg is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Philipsburg ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Philipsburg's population has increased from 3.0% to 7.3%.

Philipsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Maxville (0% Hispanic), Hall (0% Hispanic), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (3.5% Hispanic), Drummond (0% Hispanic), and Goldcreek (0% Hispanic).

Philipsburg's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Philipsburg, or 6.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philipsburg is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Philipsburg ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 390.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philipsburg's population has increased from 1.2% to 6.5%.

Philipsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maxville (0% Native American/Other), Hall (3.1% Native American/Other), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (2.2% Native American/Other), Drummond (2.2% Native American/Other), and Goldcreek (0% Native American/Other).

Philipsburg's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Philipsburg, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philipsburg is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Philipsburg ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Philipsburg's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.4%.

Philipsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Anaconda-Deer Lodge (4.4% Multiracial), and Drummond (3.6% Multiracial). Philipsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Maxville (25.6% Multiracial), Hall (6.3% Multiracial), and Goldcreek (66.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.