Total Population
78,674
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
53.400
A labor availability study was conducted by Kenneth M. Lemke, Ph.D. in 2013. He concluded that an employer offering attractive working conditions with competitive wages and employee benefits in Phelps County would be able to select from a substantial pool of applicants. In fact, the report states, "…a prospective new employer providing job opportunities with competitive wages and benefits and offering career opportunities would be a welcome addition to the employment base in Phelps County. The response to such employment opportunities would be substantial, and as this report shows, there is a sizeable labor force and population base living within the Phelps County Labor Area."
Employable Commuters: Phelps County's primary labor pool is drawn from the geographic area illustrated above. With minimal road congestion and convenient access to I-80, existing employers are able to attract qualified employees from a 40-mile radius: a commute time of approximately 45 minutes.
For more detailed information, download the Labor Availability Report.
Total Population
78,674
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
53.400
Households
30,782
Owner Occupied
20,385
Renter Occupied
10,397
Vacant
3,170
Median Household
$67,259 $75,806
Average Household
$86,605 $95,783
Per Capita
$33,953 $37,753
Total Businesses
3,720
Total Employed
47,553
Workers 16+
41,089
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
370
Employed
7,960
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
502
Employed
6,667
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
109
Employed
5,970
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
109
Employed
4,930
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
266
Employed
3,700
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
236
Employed
3,293
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
33,563
Non-Resident Commuters
7,338
Drive Alone
33,201
Carpooled
4,824
Public
118
Work At Home
1,664