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North Platte

Nebraska · 24,733 residents · 13.669 sq mi
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North Platte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,733
+4%since 2000
from 23,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,809 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,747 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K24K25K1990201020202024North Platte
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,507
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,181 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,556
+29%since 2000
from $18,306 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(21,725)
Black0.7%(161)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,596)
Asian0.4%(94)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(4,364)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(21,771)
Black0.9%(224)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(2,170)
Asian0.7%(163)
Other1.1%(260)
Diversity Score26%(6,430)
Diversity Score
26
+42%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Platte, Nebraska?

North Platte, Nebraska has about 24,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Platte, Nebraska earns about $40,507 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 $97,800, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in North Platte, Nebraska?

About 17.4% 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 11.5% 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 2,128 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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