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Total Population
8,888
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
29.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
3,774
Total Housing Units
4,236
Owner Occupied
2,736
Renter Occupied
1,038
Vacant
462
Median Home Value
$211,450
Average Home Value
$273,026
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.88%
Income Projection
Median Household
$74,277 $80,356
Average Household
$93,113 $100,920
Per Capita
$39,800 $43,688
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
580
Total Employed
4,704
Workers 16+
4,575
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
42
Employed
702
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
610
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
517
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
369
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
85
Employed
341
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
26
Employed
295
Some
High School
272
Graduated
High School
1,569
Associates
Degree
761
Bachelor's
Degree
1,304
Graduate
Degree
591
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
3,752
Non-Resident Commuters
798
Drive Alone
3,794
Carpooled
346
Public
0
Work At Home
257
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
