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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

North Platte Micro

North Platte, NE · 2 counties · 37,051 residents · 3,134.838 sq mi
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North Platte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,340.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
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
37,051
+5%since 2000
from 35,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024North Platte
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,181
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,257
+36%since 2000
from $18,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,340
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,952 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% 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-Hispanic92.7%(32,828)
Black0.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,887)
Asian0.4%(129)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(5,246)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(33,480)
Black0.6%(236)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,615)
Asian0.5%(193)
Other1.2%(455)
Diversity Score21.9%(8,107)
Diversity Score
22
+48%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 37,051 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Platte, NE earns about $45,181 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 $108,340, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in North Platte, NE?

About 19.0% 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 10.0% 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 3,665 residents, a change of about 11 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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