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Crime in Phillipsburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Phillipsburg. Key points include:
There were 297 total crimes in Phillipsburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Phillipsburg is 1,933.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Phillipsburg is 156.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Phillipsburg is 1,777.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Phillipsburg is -8.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Phillipsburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Phillipsburg / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 297 | 1,933.2 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 156.2 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 9 | 58.6 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 65.1 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 273 | 1,777.0 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 143.2 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 232 | 1,510.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 123.7 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Phillipsburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Phillipsburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Phillipsburg is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Phillipsburg is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Phillipsburg is $336,547.
The median income in Phillipsburg is $68,324.
Phillipsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Phillipsburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Phillipsburg | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 87 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Phillipsburg, NJ Weather
The average high in Phillipsburg is 62.2° and the average low is 41.2°.
There are 81.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 30.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Phillipsburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Phillipsburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Phillipsburg
The current population in Phillipsburg is 15,299. The population has increased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,299 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 15,251 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 15,206 | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 15,146 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 14,303 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 14,344 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,415 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 14,540 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 14,570 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 14,608 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,717 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 14,819 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 14,936 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 15,086 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 15,197 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Phillipsburg
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Phillipsburg is:
62.1% White with 9,506 White residents.
14.6% African American with 2,229 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 141 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 69 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 779 Two Or More residents.
16.6% Hispanic with 2,543 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Phillipsburg | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.1% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.6% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.6% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Phillipsburg
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Phillipsburg is 50.0% female with 7,643 female residents.
Phillipsburg is 50.0% male with 7,655 male residents.
| Gender | Phillipsburg | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Phillipsburg for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Phillipsburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Phillipsburg | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Phillipsburg, New Jersey
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10.9% of households in Phillipsburg earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Phillipsburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.2% of households in Phillipsburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Phillipsburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Phillipsburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.4% of households in Phillipsburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Phillipsburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in Phillipsburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.8% of households in Phillipsburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Phillipsburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Phillipsburg | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
