History

Phelps County was formed in 1873. It was named after William Phelps, an early settler in this area.

Demographics

Phelps County Population by decade

1880 - 2,447 1890 - 9,869 1900 - 10,772 1910 - 10,451 1920 - 9,900 1930 - 9,261 1940 - 8,452 1950 - 9,048 1960 - 9,800 1970 - 9,553 1980 - 9,769 1990 - 9,715 2000 - 9,747 2010 - 9,188

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 9,747 people, 3,844 households, and 2,683 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 18 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 4,191 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.79% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.11% Black

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 or African American

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, 0.28% Native American

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, 0.28% Asian

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, 0.79% from other races

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, and 0.75% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population were Hispanic

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 or Latino

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 of any race.

There were 3,844 households out of which 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 5.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 18.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,319, and the median income for a family was $44,943. Males had a median income of $28,962 versus $21,741 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $19,044. About 6.20% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

City and villages

• Atlanta
  Atlanta, Nebraska
  Atlanta is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 Census. During World War II the town was neighbored by Camp Atlanta, which housed more than 3,000 Nazi German prisoners of war over three years...
  
  
• Bertrand
  Bertrand, Nebraska
  Bertrand is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 786 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bertrand is located at ....
  
  
• Funk
  Funk, Nebraska
  Funk is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 204 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Funk is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Holdrege
  Holdrege, Nebraska
  Holdrege is a city in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 5,636 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Phelps County.-Transportation:...
  
  
• Loomis
  Loomis, Nebraska
  Loomis is a village in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 397 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Loomis is located at ....
  
  

Townships

• Anderson
  Anderson Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Anderson Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 169 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 172.-External links:*...
  
  
• Center
  Center Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Center Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 207.-External links:*...
  
  
• Cottonwood
  Cottonwood Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Cottonwood Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 73 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 76.-External links:*...
  
  
• Divide
  Divide Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Divide Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 387 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 378.The Village of Funk lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Garfield
  Garfield Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Garfield Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 556.A portion of the Village of Bertand lies within the Township....
  
  
• Industry-Rock Falls
  Industry-Rock Falls Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Industry-Rock Falls Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 282.The Village of Atlanta lies within the Township....
  
  
• Laird
  Laird Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Laird Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 561 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 542.The Village of Loomis lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Lake
  Lake Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Lake Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 171 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 174.-External links:*...
  
  
• Prairie
  Prairie Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Prairie Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 387 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 388.-External links:*...
  
  
• Sheridan
  Sheridan Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Sheridan Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 264.-External links:*...
  
  
• Union
  Union Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Union Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 523 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 525.A portion of the Village of Bertand lies within the Township....
  
  
• Westmark
  Westmark Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Westmark Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 199 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 201.-External links:*...
  
  
• Westside
  Westside Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Westside Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 156.-External links:*...
  
  
• Williamsburg
  Williamsburg Township, Phelps County, Nebraska
  Williamsburg Township is one of fourteen townships in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 196.-External links:*...
  
  

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Phelps County, Nebraska