U.S. County · Profile

Phelps County

45.3KTotal Population
67Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+13.70%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Phelps County has a population of 45,284 as of 2023. It is located in Missouri.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Phelps County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White87.7%39,714
Two or More Races5.5%2,491
Asian3.4%1,540
Hispanic or Latino2.9%1,313
Black or African American2.1%951
Some Other Race0.8%362
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%226
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Phelps County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$53,242
28.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,335
26.1% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.7%
53.9% above national average
Median Age
36.0 years

Income & Poverty

$53,242Median Household Income
$28,335Per Capita Income
17.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,242$70,451
Families$69,375$90,088
Married-couple Families$69,375$77,700
Nonfamily Households$25,632$27,683

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Phelps County, Missouri.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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