Phelps County's estimated 2026 population is 8,928 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Phelps County is the 31st largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 9,183 and has seen a growth of -2.78% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Phelps County includes 92.81% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.81%)
Two or more races (5.2%)
Black or African American (0.81%)
Other race (0.63%)
Native American (0.37%)
Asian (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,337 | 92.81% |
| Two or more races | 467 | 5.2% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 0.81% |
| Other race | 57 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Phelps County's average per capita income is $45,400. Household income levels show a median of $65,988. The poverty rate stands at 13.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,891 | - |
| Families | $91,205 | $110,183 |
| Households | $65,988 | $90,370 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $58,353 |
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