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Phelps

Kentucky · 893 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 $17,450. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 160 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,200. The poverty rate of 38.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
893
−15%since 2000
from 1,053 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 132 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1985078161K1K1990201020202024Phelps
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,450
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,949
+54%since 2000
from $10,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−57.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
41.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+60.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+52%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,042)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(881)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(13)
Diversity Score
1
−15%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
31.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phelps, Kentucky?

Phelps, Kentucky has about 893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Phelps, Kentucky?

The typical household in Phelps, Kentucky earns about $17,450 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 $43,200, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps, Kentucky?

About 4.2% 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 38.5% 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 438 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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