Phelps County, MO

County

Cities in Phelps County

Neighborhoods in Phelps County

Schundler / Flag Spring

Blackberry Patch Subdivision

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Phelps

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.4%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

4,728

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.0%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 25.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 34.2%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 3.7%
Black or African American: 2.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 64.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 64.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 29.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.2%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 4.9%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 14.5%
Not Enrolled: 68.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources