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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Phelps

New York · 1,969 residents · 1.157 sq mi
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Phelps has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,758. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $75,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,969
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,978 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,702 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,710 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+10%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Phelps
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,758
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,257
+43%since 1990
from $14,132 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $405 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
30.5% rent
1.9
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,951)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(14)
Diversity Score3.4%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,924)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(70)
4
+5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.2 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, New York?

Phelps, New York has about 1,969 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Phelps, New York?

The typical household in Phelps, New York earns about $40,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phelps, New York expensive?

In Phelps, New York, the median home is worth about $75,900, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps, New York?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Phelps, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phelps, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Phelps, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phelps, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Phelps, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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