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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Phelps

Kentucky · 1,053 residents · 7.994 sq mi
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Phelps has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has fallen 21% since 1990, a loss of 278 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,700. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,053
−21%since 1990
from 1,331 in 1990
1990 – 2024
132 / sq mi
−21%since 1990
from 166 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+12%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1985078161K1K1990201020202024Phelps
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$10,365
+35%since 1990
from $7,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,700
−40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$352
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
82.0%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
18.0% rent
1.6
−49%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,042)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.4%
+27.2 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phelps, Kentucky?

Phelps, Kentucky has about 1,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Phelps, Kentucky?

The typical household in Phelps, Kentucky earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phelps, Kentucky expensive?

In Phelps, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $37,700, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps, Kentucky?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Phelps, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phelps, Kentucky?

About 36.2% of people in Phelps, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phelps, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Phelps, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 278 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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