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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Phelps County

Missouri · 44,638 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 $44,987. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,638
+12%since 2000
from 39,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+2%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K46K1990201020202024Phelps County
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,987
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,217
+57%since 2000
from $16,084 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(36,884)
Black1.5%(586)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(485)
Asian2.3%(934)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(4,953)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(37,941)
Black2.3%(1,028)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,259)
Asian3.4%(1,506)
Other4.2%(1,865)
Diversity Score29.8%(13,296)
Segregation Score25.2%(11,241)
Diversity Score
30
+140%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Phelps County, Missouri?

Phelps County, Missouri has about 44,638 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Phelps County, Missouri earns about $44,987 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 $146,200, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps County, Missouri?

About 29.9% 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 19.6% 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 9,390 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 8910Census Tract 8902Census Tract 8901Census Tract 8904.01Census Tract 8909Census Tract 8903.01Census Tract 8908Census Tract 8903.02Census Tract 8905Census Tract 8906Census Tract 8907Census Tract 8904.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 65401ZIP 65559ZIP 65550ZIP 65462ZIP 65529ZIP 65436ZIP 65409
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