Philipsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Philipsburg's Population by Race

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,748, a slight decrease from the 2,789 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 5.0% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 16.6% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philipsburg is ranked the 517th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 501st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philipsburg's White Population

2,496 residents of Philipsburg, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philipsburg is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Philipsburg ranks 941st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Philipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.8%.

Philipsburg is more White than neighboring Chester Hill (87.8% White), and Morrisdale (88.6% White). Philipsburg is less White than neighboring South Philipsburg (97.7% White), North Philipsburg (100% White), and Hawk Run (100% White).

Philipsburg's Black Population

138 residents of Philipsburg, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philipsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Philipsburg ranks 1154th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 666.7%. Black residents' share of Philipsburg's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.0%.

Philipsburg is more Black than neighboring South Philipsburg (0% Black), North Philipsburg (0% Black), Chester Hill (0% Black), Hawk Run (0% Black), and Morrisdale (0% Black).

Philipsburg's Asian Population

17 residents of Philipsburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philipsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Philipsburg ranks 637th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Asian residents' share of Philipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Philipsburg is more Asian than neighboring South Philipsburg (0% Asian), North Philipsburg (0% Asian), Chester Hill (0% Asian), Hawk Run (0% Asian), and Morrisdale (0% Asian).

Philipsburg's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Philipsburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philipsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Philipsburg ranks 852nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Philipsburg's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Philipsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring South Philipsburg (0% Hispanic), North Philipsburg (0% Hispanic), Chester Hill (0.1% Hispanic), Hawk Run (0% Hispanic), and Morrisdale (0% Hispanic).

Philipsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philipsburg, or 0.0% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Philipsburg ranks 425th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philipsburg's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Philipsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Philipsburg (2.3% Native American/Other).

Philipsburg's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Philipsburg, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philipsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Philipsburg ranks 617th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philipsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Philipsburg's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.4%.

Philipsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring South Philipsburg (0% Multiracial), North Philipsburg (0% Multiracial), and Hawk Run (0% Multiracial). Philipsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Chester Hill (12.1% Multiracial), and Morrisdale (11.4% 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.