Phillipsburg, Georgia facts for kids
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Phillipsburg, Georgia
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Location in Tift County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tift |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 640 |
| • Density | 2,077.92/sq mi (802.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31794
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-60508 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332653 |
Phillipsburg is a small place in Tift County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for counting people. In 2020, about 640 people lived there.
Where is Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg is located in the state of Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31.439871 degrees North and 83.519296 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Phillipsburg covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
Phillipsburg has seen changes in its population over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2,037 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,335 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,450 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,044 | −57.4% | |
| 2000 | 887 | −15.0% | |
| 2010 | 707 | −20.3% | |
| 2020 | 640 | −9.5% | |
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In the 1950 U.S. Census, Phillipsburg was counted together with a nearby community called Unionville. Their combined population was 2,770. Later, in the 1960 U.S. Census, Phillipsburg was counted separately for the first time. It became a "census-designated place" in 1980.
Population Details from 2020
The 2020 United States census showed that 640 people lived in Phillipsburg. These people lived in 393 households, and 312 of these were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Phillipsburg based on the 2020 census:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 22 | 31 | 2 | 2.48% | 4.38% | 0.31% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 837 | 660 | 615 | 94.36% | 93.95% | 96.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.11% | 0.14% | 0.16% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 6 | 2 | 15 | 0.68% | 0.28% | 2.34% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21 | 12 | 3 | 2.37% | 1.70% | 0.47% |
| Total | 887 | 707 | 640 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
See also
- In Spanish: Phillipsburg (Georgia) para niños
