Platte County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31141 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,716 | — | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,552 | -4.8% | #1,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,900 | -20.6% | #1,143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $897 | -22.9% | #1,461 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -22.5% | #737 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Platte County has a population of 34,716, making it the #1,348 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Platte County is $71,552, ranking #1,079 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Platte County is $223,900 (-20.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $897/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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92.7% of residents in Platte County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Platte County, Nebraska
Platte County, Nebraska has a total population of 34,716, making it the 1,348th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Platte County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Platte County is $71,552, which ranks #1,079 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Platte County is $223,900, 20.6% below the national median. Renters in Platte County pay a median gross rent of $897 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Platte County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Platte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.7%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Platte County, Nebraska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.