Phelps, MO County is a vibrant community located in the Midwestern United States. It has a population of 44,692 with a population density of 66 people per square mile. Notable businesses in the area include the historic Phelps Theatre, which has been running for over 100 years, Phelps Furniture, and The Cheese Factory. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Phelps, with popular destinations including the Mark Twain National Forest for camping and hiking trails, and Lake Wappapello for fishing and water recreation. Other local organizations include the Phelps County Historical Society and the Phelps County Arts Council. For sports fans there is plenty to enjoy such as baseball games at Waynesville High School ballfield or basketball games at Rolla High School gymnasium.
The population in Phelps County is 44,692. There are 67 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Phelps County is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Phelps County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Phelps County
- 48.0% are married
- 10.4% are divorced
- 30.9% are married with children
- 15.1% have children, but are single
Race in Phelps County
- 89.1% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 3.7% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander