Phelps County, Nebraska
Located in Nebraska, Phelps County has a population of 9,009 residents and a median age of 41.4 years, making it the #2,561 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median home value is $194,900, and the median household income is $68,919, which is 8% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Phelps County, 29.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 11.2% below the national average, ranking #770 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Phelps County is 78.6 years. 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.0% of adults in Phelps County smoke , 43.2% are obese , and 22.6% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 21.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
10.2% of children in Phelps County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 16.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Phelps County is 74.5%. The mean commute time is 16.1 min, which is 41.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Phelps County voted Republican with a margin of 68.4%. The vote was 15.3% Dem / 83.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.