COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Phelps County

Nebraska · 9,715 residents · 539.765 sq mi

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Phelps County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $39,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.0

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

9,715

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 9,747 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

18 / sq mi

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 18 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.0

−9%vs 2000

vs 39.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20249K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,693

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $37,319 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,837

−33%vs 2000

vs $19,044 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.8%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$39,600

−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $71,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$284

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $378 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

71.9%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.4% in 2000

28.1% rent

Afford Score

1.5

−22%vs 2000

vs 1.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic96.6%(9,418)

Black0.1%(10)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(220)

Asian0.3%(26)

Other0%

Diversity Score6.5%(630)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99%(9,619)

Black0.1%(8)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(140)

Asian0.2%(21)

Other0.7%(67)

Diversity Score5.9%(572)

Diversity Score

−9%vs 2000

vs 6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.5%

−4.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

85.0%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.8%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.0 min

+54%vs 2000

vs 12.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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, Nebraska?

Phelps County, Nebraska has about 9,715 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Phelps County, Nebraska earns about $26,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Phelps County, Nebraska expensive?

In Phelps County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Phelps County, Nebraska?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Phelps County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Phelps County, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Phelps County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts

Census Tract 9671 Census Tract 9672 Census Tract 9670

5 ZIP codes

ZIP 68949 ZIP 68927 ZIP 68958 ZIP 68940 ZIP 68923

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