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Total Population
8,893
Population
Growth Rate
-0.08%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
28.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Phelps County
Phelps County is a rural community in south-central Nebraska. It is a twenty-minute drive to I-80 and a neighbor of Kearney, the fourth-largest city in the state. Phelps County boasts a high quality of life, with several festivals and events throughout the year. It is a community-driven county with residents working together toward growth.
Check out the demographics below to learn about the people who live in Phelps County. Then visit our news page to read their stories. There are countless projects, businesses, and opportunities in Phelps County, all made possible by the people who are proud to live here.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
3,750
Total Housing Units
4,200
Owner Occupied
2,699
Renter Occupied
1,051
Vacant
450
Median Home Value
$201,204
Average Home Value
$263,700
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.55%
Income Projection
Median Household
$74,946 $80,536
Average Household
$95,362 $101,838
Per Capita
$40,265 $43,482
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
582
Total Employed
4,769
Workers 16+
4,452
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
44
Employed
678
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
627
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
512
2025 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
53
Employed
348
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
335
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
85
Employed
327
Some
High School
299
Graduated
High School
1,569
Associates
Degree
896
Bachelor's
Degree
1,306
Graduate
Degree
454
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
3,650
Non-Resident Commuters
782
Drive Alone
3,699
Carpooled
324
Public
0
Work At Home
241
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
