Platte County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Name: Platte County, Nebraska Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Platte County, Nebraska has a population of 34,716, the 9th most populous county in Nebraska. The median household income is $71,552 and the median home value is $223,900. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Platte County Quick Facts

Population 34,716

Median Household Income $71,552

Median Home Value $223,900

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.0%

Median Age 37.7 years

Homeownership Rate 71.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.0%

High School Graduation 90.3%

Cities/Places 10

Population 34,716 9th of 93

Median Income $71,552 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.0%

How Platte County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	34,358	34,716	+1.0%
Median household income	$72,335	$71,552	-1.1%
Median home value	$207,800	$223,900	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Platte

$71,552

$76,475

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Platte

$223,900

$238,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 19.7%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 34.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.7%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

2.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0%|National: 5.2%

69.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.6%

Renter 28.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $897/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.6%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

22.8%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Platte County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Columbus	24,488	$64,626	11.3%	$213,600
Humphrey	713	$73,977	6.9%	$231,300
Duncan	612	$74,688	1.4%	$162,500
Lakeview	447	$138,397	9.8%	$317,200
Platte Center	318	$76,250	10.8%	$131,700
Lindsay	313	$84,167	1.3%	$215,000
Monroe	252	$75,500	8.4%	$126,000
Creston	170	$64,792	4.7%	$122,700
Cornlea	42	N/A	11.9%	$108,300
Tarnov	27	$77,917	11.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Platte County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 34,716. It is the 9th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Platte County is 37.7 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Platte County is $71,552. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,475. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $223,900. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $238,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% 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 72.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (23.7% vs 12.7%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Platte County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nebraska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Platte County, Nebraska?

Platte County has a population of 34,716, making it the 9th most populous county in Nebraska.

What is the median income in Platte County?

The median household income in Platte County is $71,552 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Platte County, Nebraska?

Platte County contains 10 Census-designated places.