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Phelps County, MO: growth, migration and housing
Phelps County has 45,247 residents, up 1.6% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,244 households moved in and 1,310 moved out (-66 net), while a net $6.9M of income left. Median household income is $58,396, the median home $206,500 and median rent $798 a month.
In Missouri: 60th of 115 counties for 5-year population growth · 84th of 115 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 64th of 115 counties for median household income · 27th of 115 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Phelps County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, MO | 105 | $4.0M |
| Crawford County, MO | 91 | $3.4M |
| Dent County, MO | 73 | $2.9M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 59 | $2.3M |
| Maries County, MO | 51 | $2.0M |
| Texas County, MO | 42 | $1.8M |
| Franklin County, MO | 40 | $1.8M |
| Greene County, MO | 34 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Phelps County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County, MO | 80 | $2.6M |
| St. Louis County, MO | 74 | $4.4M |
| Crawford County, MO | 61 | $2.4M |
| Dent County, MO | 59 | $1.8M |
| Greene County, MO | 50 | $1.9M |
| Boone County, MO | 48 | $1.7M |
| Maries County, MO | 45 | $1.9M |
| Franklin County, MO | 36 | $1.6M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.