Phelps County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,076 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 66.9 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.04% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,644 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Phelps County grew by 6.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 44,948 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Phelps County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,258 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.18% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Phelps County is about 20% lower than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $111,201 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $801 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.9% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Phelps County is about 11.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $801 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Phelps County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 132 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.9 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.7 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 132 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,095 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,856 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 642 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Phelps County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Phelps County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Phelps County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Phelps County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.4% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Phelps County, Missouri.
What is the population of Phelps County, Missouri?
The population of Phelps County, Missouri is 45,076, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Phelps County, Missouri?
The population density of Phelps County, Missouri is 66.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Phelps County, Missouri?
The median household income in Phelps County, Missouri is $55,258, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Phelps County, Missouri?
The median home price in Phelps County, Missouri is $111,201, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Phelps County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Phelps County, Missouri is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.