Phelps County Summary

Life in Phelps County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Phelps County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Phelps County:

  • The population in Phelps County is 8,966.

  • The median home value in Phelps County is $184,828.

  • The median income in Phelps County is $65,114.

  • The median rent in Phelps County is $713.

  • The unemployment rate in Phelps County is 0.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Phelps County is 14.5%.

  • The average high in Phelps County is 70.5° and there are 56.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Phelps County

List Of Cities & Towns in Phelps County

Holdrege, NE Population 5,494

Bertrand, NE Population 681

Loomis, NE Population 371

Funk, NE Population 172

Atlanta, NE Population 124

Map Of Phelps County

Phelps County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Phelps County is 70.5°.

  • There are 75.49 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 56.9 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:21 hours of sun each day in Phelps County.

StatPhelps County
Mean High70.5
Nice Days75.49
Rainfall56.9
Snowfall8.9
Sunny_hours6:21
70.5°
Average High
56.9
Inches of Rain

Phelps County Photos

Holdregec Nebraska City Office From W
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Phelps County Demographics

Population over time in Phelps County

The current population in Phelps County is 8,966. The population has decreased -1.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,972 -0.9%
2021 9,050 -0.5%
2020 9,100 -

Gender in Phelps County

  • Phelps County is 49.0% female with 4,392 female residents.

  • Phelps County is 51.0% male with 4,574 male residents.

Female
49.0% (4,392)
Male
51.0% (4,574)
Gender Phelps County NE USA
Female 49.0% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Phelps County

Phelps County is:

  • 91.0% White with 8,156 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 56 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 27 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 4 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 147 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 555 Hispanic residents.

White
91.0% (8,156)
African American
0.6% (56)
American Indian
0.3% (27)
Asian
0.1% (5)
Hawaiian
0.2% (16)
Other
0.0% (4)
Two Or More
1.6% (147)
Hispanic
6.2% (555)

Table: Phelps County By Race

Race Phelps County NE USA
White 91.0% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Phelps County, Nebraska

  • 6.4% of households in Phelps County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.9% of households in Phelps County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Phelps County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Phelps County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Phelps County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Phelps County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Phelps County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Phelps County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Phelps County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Phelps County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (570)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.9% (619)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (876)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (558)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.4% (930)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (1,458)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (1,220)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (1,658)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.7% (424)
$200,000 or more
7.2% (648)
Income Phelps County NE USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.4% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.2% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Phelps County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Phelps County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Phelps County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Phelps County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Phelps County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Phelps County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Phelps County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Phelps County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Phelps County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Phelps County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (268)
9-12th Grade
6% (537)
High School / GED
27% (2,420)
Some College
26% (2,331)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,075)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (1,793)
Master's Degree
4% (358)
Professional Degree
1% (89)
Doctorate Degree
1% (89)
Education Phelps County NE USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 27% 25% 26%
Some College 26% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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