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Phelps County, NE: growth, migration and housing
Phelps County has 8,994 residents, up 0.2% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 194 households moved in and 235 moved out (-41 net), while a net $2.2M of income left. Median household income is $68,919, the median home $194,900 and median rent $815 a month.
In Nebraska: 42nd of 93 counties for 5-year population growth · 59th of 80 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 46th of 93 counties for median household income · 23rd of 93 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 48 | $2.8M |
| Harlan County, NE | 22 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Phelps County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County, NE | 43 | $2.2M |
| Lancaster County, NE | 20 | $1.1M |
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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.