Phelps County, MO

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2022 Population

44,843

0.338% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

0.559% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

17.7%

6.09% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$53,242

10.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$174,100

12.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

19,103

2.19% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Phelps County, MO had a population of 44.8k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $53,242. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Phelps County, MO grew from 44,692 to 44,843, a 0.338% increase and its median household income grew from $48,124 to $53,242, a 10.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Phelps County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), and White (Hispanic) (1.48%).

None of the households in Phelps County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Phelps County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Phelps County, MO are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,209 degrees awarded in 2022) and Salem College of Hairstyling (11 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Phelps County, MO was $174,100, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in Phelps County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Phelps County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Phelps County, MO borders Crawford County, MO, Dent County, MO, Gasconade County, MO, Maries County, MO, Pulaski County, MO, and Texas County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Phelps County, MO is home to a population of 44.8k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.25% of Phelps County, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.9k people).

In 2022, there were 18.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.7k people) in Phelps County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

96.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.2% of Phelps County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Phelps County, MO was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Phelps County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Phelps County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.7k ± 404
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.12k ± 474
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.46k ± 197

2.88%

Hispanic Population

1.29k people

2.88% of the people in Phelps County, MO are hispanic (1.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Phelps County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

4.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.9k people

4.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.97k people

As of 2022, 4.25% of Phelps County, MO residents (1.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Phelps County, MO was 4.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Phelps County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,021 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
713 ± 182
Gulf War (1990s)
487 ± 152

Phelps County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Phelps County, MO employs 19.1k people. The largest industries in Phelps County, MO are Educational Services (3,563 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,697 people), and Retail Trade (2,353 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($56,023), Wholesale Trade ($54,695), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($50,855).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.1k

2022 Value

± 1,081

2.19%

1 Year growth

± 7.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Phelps County, MO grew at a rate of 2.19%, from 18.7k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Phelps County, MO, are Management Occupations (2,108 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,014 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,950 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Phelps County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.1k

2022 Value

± 1,081

2.19%

1 Year growth

± 7.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Phelps County, MO grew at a rate of 2.19%, from 18.7k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Phelps County, MO, are Educational Services (3,563 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,697 people), and Retail Trade (2,353 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Phelps County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Phelps County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,856

Median earning men ± $2,880

$30,511

Median earning women ± $2,037

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($63,021), Wholesale Trade ($55,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,740).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($45,069), Manufacturing ($40,432), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

507
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
273
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
227
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Phelps County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.88%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (28.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.88%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Phelps County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Phelps County, MO awarded 2,220 degrees. The student population of Phelps County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 5,379 male students and 1,735 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Phelps County, MO are White (1,634 and 82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (111 and 5.58%), Asian (85 and 4.27%), and Two or More Races (67 and 3.37%).

The largest universities in Phelps County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri University of Science and Technology (2,209 and 99.5%) and Salem College of Hairstyling (11 and 0.495%).

The most popular majors in Phelps County, MO are Mechanical Engineering (278 and 12.5%), Engineering & Industrial Management (261 and 11.8%), and General Civil Engineering (164 and 7.39%).

The median tuition cost in Phelps County, MO for a public four year colleges is $10,389 for in-state students and $30,150 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Phelps County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,114 (75.6% men and 24.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,114 students enrolled in Phelps County, MO, 75.6% men and 24.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,098 records, of which 23.5% were women and 76.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
240 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
128 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
120 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Phelps County, MO was Mechanical Engineering with 240 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Phelps County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri University of Science and Technology
2,209 degrees awarded
Salem College of Hairstyling
11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri University of Science and Technology with 2,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,687 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Phelps County, MO, which is 3.17 times more than the 533 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,634 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 111 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,389) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($782) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Phelps County, MO was $174,100 in 2022, which is 0.618 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $154,400 to $174,100, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Phelps County, MO is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Phelps County, MO have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Phelps County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Phelps County, MO is $53,242. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Phelps County, MO was Census Tract 8910 with a value of $83,393, followed by Census Tract 8907 and Census Tract 8906, with respective values of $70,938 and $63,088.

In 2023, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phelps County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.04%.

Housing

Property

$174,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,347

$10,657

Median Property Taxes

±$695

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Phelps County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Phelps County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

Homeownership

2022

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 60.1% of the housing units in Phelps County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Phelps County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8910
Census Tract 8907
Census Tract 8906

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Phelps County, MO was Census Tract 8910 with a value of $83,393, followed by Census Tract 8907 and Census Tract 8906, with respective values of $70,938 and $63,088.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Phelps County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,242

Median Household Income

± $2,323

17.7k

Number of Households

± 989

In 2022, the median household income of the 17.7k households in Phelps County, MO grew to $53,242 from the previous year's value of $48,124.

The following chart displays the households in Phelps County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Phelps County, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (6.14%)

In 2022, 75% of workers in Phelps County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (6.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Phelps County, MO have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.09% of the workforce in Phelps County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Phelps County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Phelps County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Phelps County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Phelps County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Phelps County, MO (7.36k out of 41.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Phelps County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Phelps County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Phelps County, MO has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Phelps County, MO see 1234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.323% decrease from the previous year (1238 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1404 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 290 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Phelps County, MO

Primary care physicians in Phelps County, MO see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0.323% decrease from the previous year (1,238 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Phelps County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 25.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.5% were men and 48.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.29%

Uninsured

47.3%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Phelps County, MO grew by 8.08% from 8.59% to 9.29%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Phelps County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.9 in Phelps County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Phelps County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.3% in Phelps County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Phelps County, MO.