Phelps County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,194 | — | #1,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,396 | -22.3% | #2,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $206,500 | -26.7% | #1,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $798 | -31.4% | #2,114 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% | +33.1% | #2,263 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Phelps County has a population of 45,194, making it the #1,098 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Phelps County is $58,396, ranking #2,232 out of 3,222 counties — 22.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.8% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Phelps County is $206,500 (-26.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.7%.
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90.9% of residents in Phelps County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County, Missouri has a total population of 45,194, making it the 1,098th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Phelps County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Phelps County is $58,396, which ranks #2,232 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Phelps County is $206,500, 26.7% below the national median. Renters in Phelps County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Phelps County, 32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.9 min.
Phelps County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.0%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Phelps County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.