Phelps town is located in Ontario County New York. Phelps town has a 2024 population of 6,521. Phelps town is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Phelps town is $87,750 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Phelps town is 43 years: 45.2 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Phelps town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,030 | 90.95% |
| Two or more races | 404 | 6.09% |
| Other race | 116 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,863 | 2.3 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Married | 1,323 | 2.93 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
| Non Family | 1,104 | 1.28 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Female | 342 | 2.73 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Male | 94 | 3.84 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
87.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 3.2% |
| Associates Degree | 797 | 16.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 620 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 525 | 11.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,601 | 34.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 834 | 17.77% |
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 | 4,340 | 4,034 | 1,044 |
| Hispanic | 145 | 145 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 24 |
| Other Race | 88 | 88 | 27 |
| Black | 80 | 69 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 30.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,250 | $87,333 | $52,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,295 | $53,949 | $59,614 |
| High School Graduate | $38,405 | $46,515 | $33,299 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,040 | $53,408 | $39,980 |
| Some College | $52,422 | $58,882 | $39,500 |
$47,040
Average Earnings
$53,408
Average Male
$39,980
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.07% of Phelps town residents speak only English, while 1.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,877 | 566 | 9.63% |
| Black | 80 | 3 | 3.75% |
| Multiple | 404 | 3 | 0.74% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.31%
Male Poverty Rate
7.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Phelps town is White, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Phelps town is Multiple, with 0.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.44% |
| Some College | 7.05% |
| High School | 6.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Female Employed | 4.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,767 | $106,648 |
| Households | $69,010 | $87,750 |
| Married Families | $109,609 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,417 | $55,535 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
382
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
| 75+ | 98 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 7.72% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 7.55% |
| Other Race | 8 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
86%
Born in Phelps town
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
99.16% of Phelps town residents were born in the United States, with 86% having been born in New York. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,256 | -53 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 6,309 | -53 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 6,362 | -53 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 6,415 | -53 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 6,468 | -53 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 6,521 | -53 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 6,574 | -53 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 6,627 | -29 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 6,656 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 6,644 | -141 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 6,785 | -45 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 6,830 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 6,860 | -41 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 6,901 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 6,941 | -28 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,969 | -34 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 7,003 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 7,015 | -21 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,036 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 7,049 | 0 | 0% |