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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Platte

Nebraska · 23,878 residents · 13.669 sq mi
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North Platte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,181. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,878
+6%since 1990
from 22,605 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,747 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,654 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.5
+7%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,181
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,561 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,306
+51%since 1990
from $12,123 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$427
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(21,497)
Black0.7%(150)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,363)
Asian0.4%(96)
Diversity Score23.9%(5,396)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(21,725)
Black0.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,596)
Asian0.4%(94)
Diversity Score18.3%(4,364)
Diversity Score
18
−23%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−13%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Platte, Nebraska?

North Platte, Nebraska has about 23,878 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Platte, Nebraska?

The typical household in North Platte, Nebraska earns about $34,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Platte, Nebraska expensive?

In North Platte, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $72,600, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in North Platte, Nebraska?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Platte, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Platte, Nebraska?

About 10.5% of people in North Platte, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Platte, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, North Platte, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,273 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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