Phelps County, Nebraska
Total Population: 8,983
County Seat: Holdrege
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
26.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.