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North Platte, NE · 2 counties · 33,972 residents (2025 est.) · 3,134.838 sq mi
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North Platte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,176.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,575
−2%since 2000
from 35,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33,972 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024North Platte
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,352
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,515
+91%since 2000
from $18,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−5%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,176
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,952 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(32,828)
Black0.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,887)
Asian0.4%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(5,246)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(29,749)
Black0.8%(288)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(3,151)
Asian0.6%(222)
Other3.4%(1,165)
Diversity Score31.3%(10,810)
Segregation Score15.6%(5,406)
Diversity Score
31
+111%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
−18%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

North PlatteCENTRAL22,524
What's inside

2 component counties

Lincoln CountyCENTRAL33,303Logan County669
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Platte, NE?

North Platte, NE has about 34,575 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Platte, NE earns about $65,352 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Platte, NE expensive?

In North Platte, NE, the median home is worth about $189,176, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in North Platte, NE?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Platte, NE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Platte, NE?

About 12.2% of people in North Platte, NE live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Platte, NE grown since 1990?

Yes, North Platte, NE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,189 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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