Phelps County is home to 2,858 Nebraska residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen a drop in growth of -221.48%, ranking it #2,543 in the US and #70 in Nebraska for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Phelps County, NE is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 89.5% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 24.2% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Phelps County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Phelps County received a F grade in diversity.