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Platte County

Nebraska · 32,237 residents · 675.118 sq mi
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Platte County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
32,237
+2%since 2000
from 31,662 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K31K32K34K35K1990201020202024Platte County
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,523
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,359 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,358
+29%since 2000
from $18,064 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(27,167)
Black0.4%(128)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(4,452)
Asian0.5%(149)
Other1.6%(520)
Diversity Score34.8%(11,222)
Diversity Score
35
+104%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte County, Nebraska?

Platte County, Nebraska has about 32,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Platte County, Nebraska earns about $49,523 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Platte County, Nebraska?

About 18.9% 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 8.0% of people in Platte County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte County, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,417 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9653.02Census Tract 9654Census Tract 9656Census Tract 9655Census Tract 9652.98Census Tract 9657Census Tract 9651Census Tract 9653.01
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 68601ZIP 68642ZIP 68643ZIP 68644ZIP 68653ZIP 68647ZIP 68634ZIP 68631
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