COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Platte County

Nebraska · 29,820 residents · 675.118 sq mi

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Platte County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,123. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

29,820

−6%vs 2000

vs 31,662 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

44 / sq mi

−6%vs 2000

vs 47 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.1

−10%vs 2000

vs 35.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202435K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,123

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $39,359 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,566

−36%vs 2000

vs $18,064 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.8%

+1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$51,700

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $80,000 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$315

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $429 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

73.4%

+0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.3% in 2000

26.6% rent

Afford Score

2.0

−3%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic92%(29,126)

Black0.3%(93)

Hispanic / Latino6.5%(2,072)

Asian0.4%(127)

Other0%

Diversity Score17%(5,391)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.7%(29,430)

Black0.3%(94)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(341)

Asian0.3%(80)

Other0.7%(216)

Diversity Score6%(1,778)

Diversity Score

−65%vs 2000

vs 17 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.8%

−4.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 17.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.5%

−5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

3.7%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

18.1 min

+72%vs 2000

vs 10.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 Platte County, Nebraska?

Platte County, Nebraska has about 29,820 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Platte County, Nebraska earns about $26,123 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platte County, Nebraska expensive?

In Platte County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Platte County, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Platte County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platte County, Nebraska?

About 8.8% of people in Platte County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts

Census Tract 9653.02 Census Tract 9654 Census Tract 9656 Census Tract 9655 Census Tract 9652.98 Census Tract 9657 Census Tract 9651 Census Tract 9653.01

8 ZIP codes

ZIP 68601 ZIP 68642 ZIP 68643 ZIP 68644 ZIP 68653 ZIP 68647 ZIP 68634 ZIP 68631

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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