COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Phelps County

Missouri · 39,825 residents · 671.787 sq mi

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Phelps County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,378. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.9

US median: 35.2

Average education

21% 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

Total population

39,825

+13%since 1990

from 35,248 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

59 / sq mi

+13%since 1990

from 52 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.9

+9%since 1990

from 31.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202445K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$29,378

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $20,885 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,084

+53%since 1990

from $10,531 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

16.4%

−2.1 ptssince 1990

from 18.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,800

+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $47,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$396

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $294 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

65.5%

−0.1 ptssince 1990

from 65.6% in 1990

34.5% rent

Afford Score

2.5

+10%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic95.8%(33,757)

Black1.7%(582)

Hispanic / Latino1%(356)

Asian1.8%(644)

Diversity Score12.5%(4,420)

2000

White, non-Hispanic92.6%(36,884)

Black1.5%(586)

Hispanic / Latino1.2%(485)

Asian2.3%(934)

Diversity Score12.4%(4,953)

Diversity Score

−1%since 1990

from 13 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.1%

+2.7 ptssince 1990

from 18.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

79.0%

+8.9 ptssince 1990

from 70.1% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

9.2%

+1.6 ptssince 1990

from 7.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.4 min

−26%since 1990

from 18.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phelps County, Missouri?

Phelps County, Missouri has about 39,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Phelps County, Missouri?

The typical household in Phelps County, Missouri earns about $29,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phelps County, Missouri expensive?

In Phelps County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps County, Missouri?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Phelps County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phelps County, Missouri?

About 16.4% of people in Phelps County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Phelps County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Phelps County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,577 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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