Phelps County, Nebraska
County
Overview
- County Name
- Phelps County
- State
- Nebraska
- FIPS Code
- 31137
- State FIPS
- 31
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 539.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.66 sq mi
- Total Area
- 540.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.516365
- Longitude
- -99.406557
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,900
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,715
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,390 | 94.3% |
| Hispanic | 510 | 5.7% |
| White | 8,153 | 91.6% |
| Black | 78 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,430 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 283 | 4.2% |
| White | 6,251 | 93.1% |
| Black | 69 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,009
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,710
- Poverty Rate
- 11.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,073
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,117 | 90.1% |
| Black | 77 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,078
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 733 | 12.1% |
| Republican | 4,476 | 73.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 787 | 12.9% |
| Other | 11 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,932 | 48.2% |
| Female | 3,105 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,250 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 2.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,724
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,279 | 62.5% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 26.0% |
| Black | 2 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 16 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,820 | 62.1% |
| Female | 1,882 | 60.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,495 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,825 (29.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,170
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $187,209
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $765
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.