Phelps County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,009 | — | #2,561 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,919 | -8.3% | #1,271 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,688 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $194,900 | -30.9% | #1,458 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $815 | -29.9% | #1,997 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | -2.8% | #1,335 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Phelps County has a population of 9,009, making it the #2,561 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Phelps County is $68,919, ranking #1,271 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 1.2%.
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The median home value in Phelps County is $194,900 (-30.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $815/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.3%.
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93.8% of residents in Phelps County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Phelps County, Nebraska
Phelps County, Nebraska has a total population of 9,009, making it the 2,561st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Phelps County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Phelps County is $68,919, which ranks #1,271 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2%.
The median home value in Phelps County is $194,900, 30.9% below the national median. Renters in Phelps County pay a median gross rent of $815 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Phelps County, 29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.1 min.
Phelps County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Phelps County, Nebraska 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.