Phillips, MT County is a small rural community located in Montana. With a population of 4,233 people and a population density of 1 person per square mile, Phillips is one of the most sparsely populated counties in the US. Despite its small size, Phillips offers many amenities to its residents. There are several local businesses including the Farmers Co-Op, Phillips Hardware Store, and the Ranchers Mercantile. Year round outdoor activities available include fishing, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and skiing. There are also several organizations dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Phillips such as the Little Rockies Historical Society and the Montana Cowboy Poetry Association. Lastly, there are several annual sporting events like The Bear Paw Mountain Challenge which features mountain biking and running events for all ages.
The population in Phillips County is 4,233. There are 1 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Phillips County is 46.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Phillips County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Phillips County
- 57.7% are married
- 6.6% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 7.5% have children, but are single
Race in Phillips County
- 84.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 11.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander