Platte Center, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 318, Platte Center's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Platte Center is a small community located in Nebraska, within Platte County. The total population is 318. It ranks as the 276th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Platte Center is 35.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Platte Center has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Platte Center is $76,250. This is about the same as the state median of $76,475. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Platte Center, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $131,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Platte Center is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Platte Center has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Platte Center, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.