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

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Phelps Laborshed72,46175,06478,67479,302

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-45,4305,0045,089
5-95,1475,0875,081
10-144,8404,9435,138
15-195,8935,3905,457
20-246,7315,9255,954
25-295,1685,4784,942
30-344,3305,5584,995
35-394,1974,8355,328
40-444,1114,2884,643
45-494,9434,0184,326
50-545,1654,2403,967
55-594,7374,6914,145
60-643,9305,0144,396
65-692,8464,5274,637
70-742,2393,5993,967
75-791,9312,4843,058
80-841,6281,7052,133
85+1,8001,8892,046
18+56,49460,82061,136
Median Age353738

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Phelps Laborshed2023
Total78,674.00
White Alone79.94
Black Alone2.28
American Indian Alone0.72
Asian Alone1.13
Pacific Islander Alone0.09
Some Other Race8.74
Two or More Races7.10
Hispanic Origin17.30
Diversity Index53.40

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Phelps Laborshed2023 - 2028
Population0.16%
Households0.27%
Families0.23%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households27,18629,20630,78231,201
Housing Units29,94932,22133,95234,339
Owner Occupied Units20,38520,990
Renter Occupied Units10,39710,211
Vacant Units3,1703,138

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Phelps Laborshed20232028
Median Home Value$204,232$215,447
Average Home Value$242,848$256,499
<$50,0001,3951,313
$50,000 - $99,9991,8621,729
$100,000 - $149,9992,5682,393
$150,000 - $199,9994,0393,765
$200,000 - $249,9993,8814,190
$250,000 - $299,9992,2302,389
$300,000 - $399,9992,0162,386
$400,000 - $499,9991,0421,226
$500,000 - $749,9999201,097
$1,000,000 +183219

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later1,924
2000-20092,976
1990-19994,288
1980-19893,713
1970-19796,499
1960-19693,113
1950-19593,042
1940-19491,615
1939 or Before6,187

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Phelps Laborshed20232028
Median Household$67,259$75,806
Average Household$86,605$95,783
Per Capita$33,953$37,753

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Phelps Laborshed2023
<$15,0002,476
$15,000 - $24,9992,877
$25,000 - $34,9992,279
$35,000 - $49,9993,405
$50,000 - $74,9995,700
$75,000 - $99,9994,674
$100,000 - $149,9995,632
$150,000 - $199,9992,564
$200,000+1,175

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+41,089
In-County Residents33,563
Out-of-County Residents7,338
Drive Alone33,201
Carpooled4,824
Public Transport118
Work at Home1,664
Less than 5 minutes3,871
5-9 minutes11,161
10-14 minutes10,044
15-19 minutes4,367
20-24 minutes2,388
25-29 minutes1,285
30-34 minutes1,844
35-39 minutes407
40-44 minutes560
45-59 minutes1,724
60-89 minutes1,091
90+ minutes684
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees47,553
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt667
Mining16
Utilities245
Construction2,014
Manufacturing5,970
Wholesale Trade1,847
  
Retail Trade6,667
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers823
Furn & Home Furnish Str139
Electronics & Appl Store66
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip530
Food & Beverage Stores1,593
Health/Pers Care Stores313
Gasoline Stations161
Clothing/Accessory Store689
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music751
General Merchandise Str1,602
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse965
Information1,429
  
Finance & Insurance1,232
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn691
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv192
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other349
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing454
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,541
Legal Services256
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises22
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt770
Educational Services4,930
HealthCare/Social Assist7,960
Arts/Entertainment/Rec732
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs3,700
Accommodation730
Food Srv/Drinking Places2,970
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin2,913
Auto Repair/Maintenance463
Public Administration Emp3,293

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Phelps Laborshed2023
Some High School2,295
Graduated High School12,035
Associates Degree5,498
Bachelor's Degree11,339
Graduate Degree5,439

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses3,720
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus150
Mining Bus4
Utilities Bus17
Construction Bus244
Manufacturing Bus109
Wholesale Trade Bus160
  
Retail Trade Bus502
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus85
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus21
Electronics & Appl Store Bus13
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus61
Food & Beverage Stores Bus88
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus49
Gasoline Stations Bus21
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus46
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus70
General Merchandise Str Bus49
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus130
Information Bus73
  
Finance & Insurance Bus234
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus74
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus58
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus102
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus108
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus234
Legal Services Bus70
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus81
Educational Services Bus109
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus370
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus96
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus266
Accommodation Bus59
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus207
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus477
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus97
Public Administration Bus236

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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