Phelps County, MO — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
44,948
Male
23,429
52.1%
Female
21,519
47.9%
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
4.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher19.9%
High School or Higher40.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.3%
Married
37.3%
Phelps County, MO has a population of 44,948 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.2% of the population. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 4.3% of residents are foreign-born.