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North Platte, Nebraska
North Platte, city, in Lincoln County, Nebraska. North Platte had 22,524 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,390 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,831 (±35). GEOID 3135000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,524
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,390 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,831 ±35
Median household income
$58,097
±$6,170 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475
Median home value
$169,100
±$11,184 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600
Median gross rent
$921
±$51 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072
Where is North Platte and what county is it in?
North Platte is a city in Lincoln County, Nebraska. It covers 17.1 square miles of land, 1,364 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Platte is in the North Platte, NE micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Platte, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,524 people lived in North Platte on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, while Nebraska grew 2.9%. The 2020 Census counted 23,390 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,831 (±35).
| Measure | North Platte | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,831 ±35 | 33,802 | −1,061 |
| Households | 10,415 ±252 | 14,890 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.05 | 2.23 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 11,479 ±256 | 16,624 | no clear change |
North Platte's population since 2000
From 23,878 in 2000 to 22,524 in 2025: down 5.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for North Platte as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Platte?
The median resident of North Platte is 40.2 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Platte | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 ±2.1 | 42.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±1.0 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.1 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±1.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.3% ±1.2 pts | 86.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4% ±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.6% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±1.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.8% ±2.5 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±3.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Platte earn?
Half of North Platte's 10,415 households earn less than $58,097 a year (±$6,170), against $65,148 in Lincoln County and $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,897 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $8,800 after inflation. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Platte | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,097 ±$6,170 | $65,148 | −$8,800 |
| Mean household income | $70,490 ±$4,448 | $79,130 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,736 ±$1,893 | $35,420 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4% ±3.1 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.0% ±8.1 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4% ±3.0 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.4 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±2.6 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Platte?
Owners occupy 58.5% of North Platte's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,100 by its owner (±$11,184). The median renter pays $921 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Platte | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,100 ±$11,184 | $189,500 | +$22,771 |
| Median gross rent | $921 ±$51 | $900 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±6.3 pts | 32.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,427 ±$86 | $1,504 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5% ±3.7 pts | 65.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.5% ±3.7 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Housing units | 11,479 ±256 | 16,624 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.9% ±3.4 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.7% ±3.3 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is North Platte building?
Builders took permits for 220 new housing units in North Platte in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 9.8 per 1,000 residents against 5.3 across Nebraska.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in North Platte work and get to work?
86.7% of North Platte's workers drive alone and 2.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | North Platte | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±2.8 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7% ±2.7 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.3 min ±1.1 | 15.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Platte?
5 census tracts lie mostly in North Platte (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,842 (Tract 9602) to $69,620 (Tract 9603).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9604Lincoln County | 4,949 | $61,475 |
| Tract 9599Lincoln County | 5,030 | $53,356 |
| Tract 9603Lincoln County | 4,561 | $69,620 |
| Tract 9605Lincoln County | 5,117 | $60,430 |
| Tract 9602Lincoln County | 3,634 | $48,842 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Platte) · Census block assignment files
How does North Platte compare with other places in Nebraska?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, North Platte is the 1,754th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 528 in Nebraska.
North Platte ranks 104th of 136 places in Nebraska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 528 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 121st | 132 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th | 136 |
| Median household income | 104th | 136 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 136 |
| Median home value | 71st | 135 |
| Median gross rent | 48th | 129 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 99th | 135 |
| Median age | 54th | 136 |
| Owner-occupied share | 119th | 135 |
| Work from home | 84th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 135 |
North Platte's figures with every place in Nebraska (CSV)
Every place in Nebraska, sortable · Compare North Platte with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Platte?
6 of the 57 figures for North Platte on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Platte are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in North Platte.