Phelps County's estimated 2026 population is 45,288 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phelps County is the 24th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 45,298 and has seen a growth of -0.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 32.6 years
There are 35,657 adults, (7,713 of whom are seniors) in Phelps County.
Female: 21,503 (47.6%)
Male: 23,691 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Phelps County includes 86.43% White, 3.86% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,059 | 86.43% |
| Two or more races | 2,730 | 6.04% |
| Asian | 1,744 | 3.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,100 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 349 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 197 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.03% |
Phelps County's average per capita income is $41,287. Household income levels show a median of $58,396. The poverty rate stands at 16.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,423 | - |
| Families | $75,487 | $97,117 |
| Households | $58,396 | $77,261 |
| Non Families | $28,869 | $41,409 |
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