Phelps Laborshed

The Phelps County Labor Area labor force totaled 58,117 in 2012, with 56,173 local residents employed in jobs either within or outside the area.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.

Population

Total Population

78,674

Population
Growth Rate

0.16%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

53.400

Housing & Income

Households

30,782

Total Housing Units

33,952


Owner Occupied

20,385

Renter Occupied

10,397

Vacant

3,170

Median Home Value

$204,232


Average Home Value

$242,848

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.14%

Income Projection

Median Household

$67,259 $75,806


Average Household

$86,605 $95,783


Per Capita

$33,953 $37,753

Workforce

Total Businesses

3,720

Total Employed

47,553

Workers 16+

41,089

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

370

Employed

7,960

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

502

Employed

6,667

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

109

Employed

5,970

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

109

Employed

4,930

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

266

Employed

3,700

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

236

Employed

3,293

Some
High School

2,295

Graduated
High School

12,035

Associates
Degree

5,498

Bachelor's
Degree

11,339

Graduate
Degree

5,439

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