Phillipsburg, NJ Demographics

A map of Phillipsburg's Population by Race

Phillipsburg, New Jersey had a population of 15,249 in 2020. It was 63.5% White, 12.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 16.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Phillipsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is the 75th most populous. 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's White Population

9,686 residents of Phillipsburg identify as White, or 63.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Phillipsburg slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #474 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is less White than neighboring Delaware Park (80.8% White), Upper Pohatcong (83.9% White), Morgan Hill (87.6% White), Lopatcong Overlook (77.2% White), and Alpha (83.1% White).

Phillipsburg's Black Population

1,907 residents of Phillipsburg identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Phillipsburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is more Black than neighboring Delaware Park (2.4% Black), Upper Pohatcong (4% Black), Morgan Hill (3.8% Black), Lopatcong Overlook (7.7% Black), and Alpha (2.8% Black).

Phillipsburg's Asian Population

219 residents of Phillipsburg identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Phillipsburg slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #502 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is less Asian than neighboring Delaware Park (1.6% Asian), Upper Pohatcong (1.5% Asian), Morgan Hill (3.7% Asian), Lopatcong Overlook (2.7% Asian), and Alpha (1.8% Asian).

Phillipsburg's Hispanic Population

2,552 residents of Phillipsburg identify as Hispanic, or 16.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Phillipsburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #163 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Delaware Park (10% Hispanic), Upper Pohatcong (6.5% Hispanic), Morgan Hill (2.9% Hispanic), Lopatcong Overlook (11.1% Hispanic), and Alpha (9.1% Hispanic).

Phillipsburg's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Phillipsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Phillipsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (0.1% Native American/Other), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Native American/Other), and Alpha (0.2% Native American/Other). Phillipsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delaware Park (1.5% Native American/Other).

Phillipsburg's Multiracial Population

810 residents of Phillipsburg identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Phillipsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Phillipsburg is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Phillipsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Delaware Park (3.7% Multiracial), Upper Pohatcong (4% Multiracial), Morgan Hill (1.5% Multiracial), Lopatcong Overlook (1.3% Multiracial), and Alpha (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.