Phelps, NY Demographics

A map of Phelps's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,921	1,701	85.2%	91.9%
Hispanic	253	56	11.2%	3.0%
Multiracial	66	57	2.9%	3.1%
Black	14	12	0.6%	0.6%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	18	0.0%	1.0%

Phelps, New York has an estimated population of 2,254, a large increase from the 1,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Phelps, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Phelps has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Phelps, that probability was 15.3% in 2020 and 26.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Phelps is ranked the 591st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Phelps was ranked the 655th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Phelps's White Population

1,921 residents of Phelps, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Phelps is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Phelps ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's White population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Phelps's population has decreased from 91.9% to 85.2%.

Phelps is more White than neighboring Newark (78.8% White), Geneva (69.7% White), and Lyons (79.9% White). Phelps is less White than neighboring Clifton Springs (88.9% White), and Port Gibson (97.9% White).

Phelps's Black Population

14 residents of Phelps, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Phelps is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Phelps ranks 919th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Phelps's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Phelps is more Black than neighboring Port Gibson (0.3% Black). Phelps is less Black than neighboring Clifton Springs (2.4% Black), Newark (4.2% Black), Geneva (8.7% Black), and Lyons (3.4% Black).

Phelps's Asian Population

0 residents of Phelps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Phelps is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Phelps ranks 1021st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Phelps's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Phelps is less Asian than neighboring Clifton Springs (1.2% Asian), Newark (0.5% Asian), and Geneva (2.5% Asian).

Phelps's Hispanic Population

253 residents of Phelps, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Phelps is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Phelps ranks 861st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 351.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Phelps's population has increased from 3.0% to 11.2%.

Phelps is more Hispanic than neighboring Clifton Springs (6.6% Hispanic), Newark (11.1% Hispanic), Port Gibson (0.3% Hispanic), and Lyons (10.8% Hispanic). Phelps is less Hispanic than neighboring Geneva (15.4% Hispanic).

Phelps's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Phelps, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Phelps is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Phelps ranks 295th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Phelps's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Phelps is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (0.6% Native American/Other), Port Gibson (0.3% Native American/Other), Geneva (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lyons (0.3% Native American/Other).

Phelps's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Phelps, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Phelps is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Phelps ranks 741st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Phelps's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Phelps's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Phelps is more Multiracial than neighboring Clifton Springs (1% Multiracial), and Port Gibson (1.2% Multiracial). Phelps is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (4.7% Multiracial), Geneva (3.5% Multiracial), and Lyons (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.