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Platte County, Nebraska

Platte County, Nebraska. Platte County had 35,649 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Nebraska (+2.9%). It holds 28 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 17 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 31141.

Platte County is one of the 2 counties of the Columbus, NE micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

35,649

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,296 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,716

Median household income

$71,552

±$4,214 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $76,475

Median home value

$223,900

±$7,772 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $238,600

Median gross rent

$897

±$67 (90% margin)
Nebraska: $1,072

How many people live in Platte County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 34,296 residents in Platte County. The Census Bureau estimates 35,649 for July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Nebraska (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,716 over 675 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 +5 (34,307)
2021→2022 +284 (34,591)
2022→2023 +648 (35,239)
2023→2024 +418 (35,657)
2024→2025 −8 (35,649)

Platte County in Nebraska. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Platte County	Nebraska	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	34,716	1,978,707	+1,542
Households	13,658±221	797,847	+711
Average household size	2.51±0.04	2.42	no clear change
Housing units	14,325±31	863,444	+541

Platte County's population since 2000

From 31,662 in 2000 to 35,649 in 2025: up 12.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

2000 Census 31,662
2005 (estimate) 30,865
2010 Census 32,237
2015 (estimate) 32,869
2020 Census 34,296
2025 (estimate) 35,649

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Platte County?

Platte County holds 28 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 17 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Columbus with 25,248 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Platte County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Columbus	city	24,028	24,488±26	$64,626	$213,600	11.3%	100%
Columbus Township	township	3,264	3,313±22	$97,848	$236,100	10.1%	100%
Granville Township	township	977	864±142	$80,521	$232,800	6.0%	100%
Shell Creek TownshipGEOID 3114144665	township	977	830±204	$108,750	$288,800	8.1%	100%
Humphrey	city	857	713±133	$73,977	$231,300	6.9%	100%
Butler TownshipGEOID 3114107450	township	639	639±336	$73,750	$169,200	1.4%	100%
Lost Creek Township	township	505	794±203	$103,692	$220,000	5.4%	100%
St. Bernard Township	township	502	632±156	$93,036	$301,100	4.4%	100%
Oconee TownshipGEOID 3114135630	township	502	401±113	$63,750	$179,700	7.5%	100%
Humphrey Township	township	471	373±122	$114,375	$311,400	0.5%	100%
Bismark Township, Platte CountyGEOID 3114105070	township	448	769±290	$95,987	$369,300	0.0%	100%
DuncanGEOID 3113890	village	392	612±337	$74,688	$162,500	1.4%	100%
LakeviewGEOID 3126150	CDP	378	447±202	$138,397	$317,200	9.8%	100%
Creston Township	township	373	322±86	$67,375	$201,800	3.4%	100%
Grand Prairie TownshipGEOID 3114119630	township	350	227±102	$100,000	$414,300	4.0%	100%
Platte Center	village	333	318±91	$76,250	$131,700	10.8%	100%
Monroe	village	296	252±79	$75,500	$126,000	8.4%	100%
Lindsay	village	283	313±71	$84,167	$215,000	1.3%	100%
Burrows TownshipGEOID 3114107275	township	240	224±126	not published	$298,600	3.1%	100%
Walker TownshipGEOID 3114151140	township	223	169±90	$97,500	$265,000	2.4%	100%
Sherman Township, Platte CountyGEOID 3114145015	township	206	209±94	$101,389	not published	0.0%	100%
CrestonGEOID 3111300	village	181	170±59	$64,792	$122,700	4.7%	100%
Joliet TownshipGEOID 3114124775	township	140	143±69	not published	$270,000	0.0%	100%
Monroe TownshipGEOID 3114132620	township	138	50±37	not published	$157,500	0.0%	100%
Woodville TownshipGEOID 3114153730	township	123	85±51	$94,531	$247,200	4.7%	100%
TarnovGEOID 3148410	village	52	27±16	$77,917	not published	11.1%	100%
CornleaGEOID 3110600	village	33	42±29	not published	$108,300	11.9%	100%
Newman Grove	city	667	885±199	$54,861	$100,000	15.4%	2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Platte County?

The median resident of Platte County is 37.7 years old; 26.6% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.7%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Platte County	Nebraska	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	37.7±0.5	37.2	no clear change
Under 18 years	26.6%±0.2 pts	24.5%	–
65 years and over	18.3%±0.5 pts	16.7%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	23.7%	12.7%	+4.7 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	72.7%±0.3 pts	75.3%	−5.7 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.7%±0.3 pts	4.6%	no clear change
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.3 pts	2.6%	–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.1 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	2.4%±0.6 pts	3.8%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.2 pts	0.4%	–
Born outside the United States	12.3%±1.5 pts	8.0%	+1.9 pts
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)	19.3%±1.2 pts	12.8%	–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)	5.1%±0.9 pts	6.9%	–
With a disability	11.6%±1.1 pts	12.3%	–
No health insurance coverage	7.3%±1.6 pts	7.2%	no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)	90.3%±1.5 pts	92.2%	–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)	23.0%±2.0 pts	34.6%	no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)	6.2%±1.2 pts	12.3%	–
Moved from another state in the past year	2.6%±1.6 pts	2.4%	–

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 Platte County earn?

Half of Platte County's 13,658 households earn less than $71,552 a year (±$4,214), against $76,475 in Nebraska. In 2015-2019 it was $76,678 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Platte County	Nebraska	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$71,552±$4,214	$76,475	no clear change
Mean household income	$91,157±$4,162	$102,399	–
Per capita income	$36,874±$1,544	$41,751	no clear change
People below the poverty line	9.8%±2.0 pts	10.6%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	10.5%±3.8 pts	12.0%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	7.1%±1.7 pts	8.2%	–
Households with a broadband subscription	88.7%±1.9 pts	90.6%	–

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 Platte County?

Owners occupy 71.6% of Platte County's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,900 by its owner (±$7,772). The median renter pays $897 a month including utilities, and 32.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Platte County	Nebraska	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$223,900±$7,772	$238,600	+$39,665
Median gross rent	$897±$67	$1,072	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	32.9%±5.7 pts	35.9%	+11.3 pts
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$1,605±$57	$1,736	–
Owner-occupied homes	71.6%±2.6 pts	66.5%	no clear change
Housing units	14,325±31	863,444	+541
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.6%±0.6 pts	0.6%	–
Rental vacancy rate	2.5%±2.1 pts	4.3%	–
Single-family detached homes	76.5%±2.1 pts	71.3%	–
Mobile homes	5.3%±1.5 pts	2.9%	–
Built 2020 or later	2.5%±0.9 pts	1.8%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	16.1%±1.9 pts	18.7%	–

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 Platte County building?

Builders took permits for 409 new housing units across Platte County in 2025 (153 single-family), 11.5 per 1,000 residents.

2019 323 units
2020 111 units
2021 90 units
2022 78 units
2023 61 units
2024 116 units
2025 409 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Platte County get to work?

80.0% of Platte County's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Platte County	Nebraska	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	69.1%±1.5 pts	68.6%	–
Unemployment rate	2.0%±0.7 pts	3.0%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	80.0%±2.6 pts	76.1%	–
Carpooled	9.5%±1.8 pts	8.7%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.5%	–
Walked	3.0%±0.9 pts	2.3%	–
Worked from home	5.3%±1.2 pts	11.0%	+1.5 pts
Mean travel time to work	16.1 min±1.5	19.2 min	+2.4 min

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 are Platte County's census tracts?

Platte County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,650 (Tract 9656) to $98,322 (Tract 9652.98).

Census tracts of Platte County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 965131141965100	Creston (9%)	3,651	3,191±225	$90,568	$259,800	$844	3.7%
Tract 9652.9831141965298	Platte Center (8%)	3,335	3,873±310	$98,322	$273,200	$1,188	4.0%
Tract 9653.0131141965301	Columbus (39%)	3,100	2,576±258	$95,147	$339,000	$1,366	7.7%
Tract 9653.0231141965302	Columbus (97%)	5,493	5,831±382	$54,976	$253,100	$740	11.3%
Tract 965431141965400	Columbus (48%)	5,029	5,625±665	$71,156	$215,500	$1,027	7.6%
Tract 965531141965500	Columbus (79%)	5,701	5,076±499	$61,184	$204,100	$952	7.0%
Tract 965631141965600	Columbus	4,531	5,155±528	$54,650	$177,800	$905	19.7%
Tract 965731141965700	Columbus (92%)	3,456	3,389±424	$73,695	$183,400	$1,065	13.3%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Platte County compare with Nebraska's other counties?

Platte County's rank among Nebraska's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	9th of 93
Growth 2020-2025	7th of 93
Residents per square mile	11th of 93
Median household income	32nd of 93
Median home value	12th of 93
Median gross rent	23rd of 93
Poverty rate	46th of 92
Bachelor's degree or higher	59th of 93
Median age	80th of 93

Every county in Nebraska

Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Platte County 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' school search.