Platte County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Platte County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 34,358. It is the 9th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Platte County is 38.4 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Platte County is $72,335. This is 4% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $207,800. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Platte County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Platte County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.2% vs 12.3%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.