Phelps County's estimated 2026 population is 45,982 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phelps County is the 23rd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 45,298 and has seen a growth of 1.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Phelps County includes 87.15% White, 3.48% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.15%)
Two or more races (6.24%)
Asian (3.48%)
Black or African American (2.05%)
Other race (0.71%)
Native American (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,170 | 87.15% |
| Two or more races | 2,804 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 1,562 | 3.48% |
| Black or African American | 920 | 2.05% |
| Other race | 321 | 0.71% |
| Native American | 161 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Phelps County's average per capita income is $42,546. Household income levels show a median of $55,427. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,696 | - |
| Families | $71,691 | $92,431 |
| Households | $55,427 | $72,483 |
| Non Families | $27,629 | $38,477 |
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