Phelps County, Missouri
County
Overview
- County Name
- Phelps County
- State
- Missouri
- FIPS Code
- 29161
- State FIPS
- 29
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 671.79 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 674.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.866326
- Longitude
- -91.790349
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,967
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,549
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,633 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,337 | 3.0% |
| White | 39,561 | 90.0% |
| Black | 882 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 808 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,671 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 881 | 2.6% |
| White | 31,431 | 91.0% |
| Black | 900 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 740 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 578 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 45,194
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,582
- Poverty Rate
- 15.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,070
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,059 | 86.4% |
| Black | 1,100 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1,744 | 3.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 27,088
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,550 | 13.1% |
| Republican | 13,805 | 51.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,733 | 35.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,405 | 49.5% |
| Female | 13,508 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,536 | 86.9% |
| Hispanic | 579 | 2.1% |
| Black | 106 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 335 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,455
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,933 | 50.7% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 33.9% |
| Black | 32 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 119 | 35.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,627 | 49.4% |
| Female | 6,756 | 50.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,100 (24.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,228 (32.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,295
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $196,244
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $826
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.