Phelps County's estimated 2026 population is 8,958 with a growth rate of -0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phelps County is the 30th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,183 and has seen a growth of -2.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.4 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 6,822 adults, (1,910 of whom are seniors) in Phelps County.
Female: 4,340 (48.2%)
Male: 4,669 (51.8%)
The racial composition of Phelps County includes 90.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,117 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 674 | 7.48% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.09% |
Phelps County's average per capita income is $48,064. Household income levels show a median of $68,919. The poverty rate stands at 12.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,752 | - |
| Families | $97,572 | $128,484 |
| Households | $68,919 | $102,125 |
| Non Families | $33,940 | $59,465 |
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