Phelan is a CDP located in San Bernardino County California. Phelan has a 2024 population of 18,933. Phelan is currently growing at a rate of 1.77% annually but its population has decreased by -0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Phelan is $96,126 with a poverty rate of 14.46%. The median age in Phelan is 33.9 years: 34.9 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Phelan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,698 | 64.78% |
| Two or more races | 4,130 | 22.87% |
| Other race | 1,500 | 8.31% |
| Asian | 368 | 2.04% |
| Native American | 260 | 1.44% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,194 | 3.45 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 2,996 | 3.51 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 965 | 1.3 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 844 | 5.43 | 66 | 34 |
| Male | 389 | 4.07 | 100 | 0 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.45
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 770 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,102 | 9.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,073 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 567 | 4.8% |
| High School Graduate | 4,740 | 40.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 449 | 3.8% |
| Some College | 3,116 | 26.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,716 | 6,213 | 879 |
| Hispanic | 4,330 | 3,664 | 536 |
| 2+ Races | 2,201 | 1,781 | 135 |
| Other Race | 870 | 765 | 184 |
| Asian | 368 | 323 | 134 |
| Black | 103 | 103 | 27 |
| Native American | 84 | 84 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,439 | $75,591 | $60,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,408 | $132,404 | $53,628 |
| High School Graduate | $39,837 | $46,781 | $19,904 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,219 | $41,237 | $43,453 |
| Overall | $45,487 | $51,406 | $41,810 |
| Some College | $42,181 | $44,806 | $36,875 |
$45,487
Average Earnings
$51,406
Average Male
$41,810
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.53% of Phelan residents speak only English, while 25.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,100 | 1,510 | 18.64% |
| White | 8,644 | 875 | 10.12% |
| Multiple | 4,130 | 736 | 17.82% |
| Other | 1,487 | 400 | 26.9% |
| Asian | 368 | 56 | 15.22% |
14.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.59%
Male Poverty Rate
15.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Phelan is Other, with 26.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Phelan is White, with 10.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.82% |
| High School | 15.11% |
| Some College | 12.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.56% |
| Female Employed | 5.66% |
| Male Employed | 4.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,875 | $100,496 |
| Households | $83,759 | $96,126 |
| Married Families | $99,444 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,957 | $51,737 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
671
Number of Veterans
622
Male Veterans
49
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 319 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 218 |
| 65 to 74 | 210 |
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 6.32% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1.33% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 1.93% |
| Black | 25 | 24.27% |
| Other Race | 20 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 12 | 3.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.83%
Born in Phelan
88.39%
Native Born
11.61%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
5.94%
Naturalized
88.39% of Phelan residents were born in the United States, with 76.83% having been born in California. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,933 | 330 | 1.77% |
| 2023 | 18,603 | 331 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 18,272 | -327 | -1.76% |
| 2021 | 18,599 | -439 | -2.31% |
| 2020 | 19,038 | 3,051 | 19.08% |
| 2019 | 15,987 | 455 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 15,532 | 409 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 15,123 | 620 | 4.27% |
| 2016 | 14,503 | 784 | 5.71% |
| 2015 | 13,719 | 772 | 5.96% |
| 2014 | 12,947 | 39 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 12,908 | -168 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 13,076 | 225 | 1.75% |
| 2011 | 12,851 | -1,453 | -10.16% |
| 2010 | 14,304 | 0 | 0% |