Phelps County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Phelps County, Nebraska
Phelps County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
9,009
Median Age
41.4
Male Median
38.3
Female Median
42.8
Phelps County, Nebraska Population Growth

Phelps County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.4%%.
-2.4%% Growth
Phelps County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Phelps County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.4 | 9,009 |
| 2023 | 40.7 | 8,983 |
| 2022 | 40.4 | 8,966 |
| 2021 | 40.6 | 8,972 |
| 2020 | 41.6 | 9,050 |
| 2019 | 42.4 | 9,100 |
| 2018 | 42.6 | 9,120 |
| 2017 | 42.1 | 9,163 |
| 2016 | 41.7 | 9,236 |
| 2015 | 42.0 | 9,216 |
| 2014 | 41.8 | 9,189 |
| 2013 | 43.3 | 9,186 |
| 2012 | 43.9 | 9,184 |
| 2011 | 43.8 | 9,190 |
| 2010 | 42.0 | 9,234 |
Phelps County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.8% |
| 5–17 | 17.5% |
| 18–24 | 8.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.9% |
| 35–54 | 20.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 21.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Phelps County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 44.5
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Phelps County, Nebraska
The median age in Phelps County, Nebraska is 41.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Phelps County, Nebraska is 9,009.
In Phelps County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Phelps County, Nebraska has remained stable.