Phillipsburg, Missouri facts for kids
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Phillipsburg, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Phillipsburg, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Laclede |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,408 ft (429 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 205.77/sq mi (79.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65722
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-57368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399663 |
Phillipsburg is a small village located in Laclede County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 164 people lived there. It is known for being home to Redmon’s Candy Factory and the World’s Largest Gift Store.
History of Phillipsburg
The community of Phillipsburg was named after Rufus Phillips. He was a local merchant in the area. A post office has been open in Phillipsburg since 1871.
Geography of Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg is a small village. It covers an area of about 2.07 square kilometers (0.80 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 248 | — | |
| 1930 | 212 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −8.5% | |
| 1950 | 170 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 142 | −16.5% | |
| 1970 | 173 | 21.8% | |
| 1980 | 134 | −22.5% | |
| 1990 | 170 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 201 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 202 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 164 | −18.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 202 people living in Phillipsburg. These people lived in 72 different homes. Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of people were from two or more races.
The average age of people in Phillipsburg was about 31.8 years old. Many residents, about 34.2%, were under 18 years old. About 10.4% of the population was 65 years old or older. There were slightly more females than males living in the village.
