Phelps County, Nebraska

Total Population: 8,983

County Seat: Holdrege

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Median Home Value

$173,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,988

Across all households

Median Age

40.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)90.1%
Hispanic or Latino6.5%
Two or More Races2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

20.6%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,988

Mean Household Income

$90,370

Per Capita Income

$39,646

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$173,300

Median Rent

$724/mo

Total Housing Units

4,154

Owner-Occupied

69.9%

Renter-Occupied

30.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Married Couple Households

48.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

22.9%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

83.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 31137.