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Platte County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Columbus

Platte County's estimated 2025 population is 35,117 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Platte County is the 9th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 32,305 and has seen a growth of 8.7% since that time.

35,117
Total Population
52
Population Density (mi²)
9
Population Rank (State)
254 0.73%
Annual Population Growth

Platte County Population

Platte County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Platte County includes 79.64% White, 5.63% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27,36279.64%
Two or more races4,46312.99%
Other race1,9335.63%
Black or African American2790.81%
Native American1810.53%
Asian1240.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander160.05%

Platte County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Platte County's average per capita income is $45,918. Household income levels show a median of $72,335. The poverty rate stands at 8.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,014-
Families$92,663$107,952
Households$72,335$92,116
Non Families$43,078$56,277

$45,918

Average Income

$72,335

Median Household Income

8.72%

Poverty Rate