Phillipsburg, NJ Demographics

A map of Phillipsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,506	9,686	62.1%	63.5%
Hispanic	2,543	2,552	16.6%	16.7%
Black	2,229	1,907	14.6%	12.5%
Multiracial	779	810	5.1%	5.3%
Asian	141	219	0.9%	1.4%
Native American/Other	101	75	0.7%	0.5%

Phillipsburg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 15,299, a less than 1% change from the 15,249 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 16.6% Hispanic, 14.6% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Phillipsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Phillipsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Phillipsburg, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Phillipsburg is ranked the 76th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Phillipsburg was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Phillipsburg's White Population

9,506 residents of Phillipsburg, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Phillipsburg is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Phillipsburg ranks 475th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has decreased from 63.5% to 62.1%.

Phillipsburg is less White than neighboring Delaware Park (70.1% White), Upper Pohatcong (75.7% White), Morgan Hill (66.9% White), Lopatcong Overlook (100% White), and Alpha (81.5% White).

Phillipsburg's Black Population

2,229 residents of Phillipsburg, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Phillipsburg is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Phillipsburg ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has increased from 12.5% to 14.6%.

Phillipsburg is more Black than neighboring Delaware Park (0% Black), Upper Pohatcong (4.9% Black), Morgan Hill (2% Black), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Black), and Alpha (1.4% Black).

Phillipsburg's Asian Population

141 residents of Phillipsburg, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Phillipsburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Phillipsburg ranks 504th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Asian residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Phillipsburg is more Asian than neighboring Delaware Park (0% Asian), Upper Pohatcong (0.5% Asian), and Lopatcong Overlook (0% Asian). Phillipsburg is less Asian than neighboring Morgan Hill (26.2% Asian), and Alpha (1.4% Asian).

Phillipsburg's Hispanic Population

2,543 residents of Phillipsburg, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Phillipsburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Phillipsburg ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.6%.

Phillipsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Morgan Hill (0% Hispanic), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Hispanic), and Alpha (9.2% Hispanic). Phillipsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Delaware Park (29.9% Hispanic), and Upper Pohatcong (16.7% Hispanic).

Phillipsburg's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Phillipsburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Phillipsburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Phillipsburg ranks 419th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Phillipsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delaware Park (0% Native American/Other), Upper Pohatcong (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lopatcong Overlook (0% Native American/Other). Phillipsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan Hill (1.7% Native American/Other), and Alpha (1% Native American/Other).

Phillipsburg's Multiracial Population

779 residents of Phillipsburg, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Phillipsburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Phillipsburg ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phillipsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Phillipsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.1%.

Phillipsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Delaware Park (0% Multiracial), Upper Pohatcong (1.6% Multiracial), Morgan Hill (3.2% Multiracial), and Lopatcong Overlook (0% Multiracial). Phillipsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Alpha (5.6% 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.