Philipsburg, MT is a small town with a population of 1,365 and a population density of 2 people per square mile. It is located in Granite County and covers an area of 4.8 square miles. Philipsburg is known for its historic mining town charm and quaint downtown streets filled with locally owned businesses such as the Rock Creek Mercantile Co., Elk Horn Brewery, Philipsburg Brewing Co., Sweet Palace Candy Store, and Silver Star Steakhouse. There are year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, camping, boating, and biking trails. The local organizations in Philipsburg include the Granite County Museum & Cultural Center and the Philipsburg Historical Preservation Society which hosts many events throughout the year including car shows, craft fairs, farmer’s markets, concerts on Main Street performances by local bands or theater productions by the Philipsburg Community Theatre Group. The Granite County High School provides numerous sporting opportunities for their students throughout the school year including basketball, football, volleyball and track & field.
The population in Philipsburg (zip 59858) is 1,365. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Philipsburg (zip 59858) is 54.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Philipsburg (zip 59858) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Philipsburg (zip 59858)
- 45.5% are married
- 21.2% are divorced
- 15.2% are married with children
- 8.0% have children, but are single
Race in Philipsburg (zip 59858)
- 90.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 4.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander