Phelps County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,928, reflecting a -0.63% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Phelps County is the 31st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,183 and has grown -2.78% since 2010.
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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