Platte County, Nebraska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 9th-largest in Nebraska
The population of Platte County, Nebraska is 34,358 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest county in Nebraska. The median household income is $72,335, the median home value is $207,800, and the median age is 38.4.
The population of Platte County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (32,305 → 35,499), a +0.68% annualized rate.
34,358
Population
+0.68%
Annual growth
51
People / sq mi
$72,335
Median Income
$207,800
Median Home Value
Platte County covers 675 sq mi of land at 50.9 people per square mile.
About Platte County, NE
Platte County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 15.7% of the population. Platte County is a county in Nebraska with a population of 34,358. That makes it one of the ten largest counties in Nebraska in the country, at #9 by population.
Median household income is $72,335, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.8%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $207,800, with typical rent around $867.
24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Just 4.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Platte County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Platte County had a population of 32,305 in 2010 and 35,499 in 2024, a 9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,499 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.68%.
35,499
Population (2024)
32,305
Population (2010)
35,499
Peak (2024)
0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,305 |
| 2011 | 32,518 |
| 2012 | 32,672 |
| 2013 | 32,598 |
| 2014 | 32,744 |
| 2015 | 32,869 |
| 2016 | 32,986 |
| 2017 | 33,226 |
| 2018 | 33,259 |
| 2019 | 33,413 |
| 2020 | 34,291 |
| 2021 | 34,305 |
| 2022 | 34,452 |
| 2023 | 35,034 |
| 2024 | 35,499 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.4
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
17.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 22.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,335$-2,650 vs state |
| Mean household income | $92,116 |
| Per-capita income | $37,137 |
| Poverty rate | 6.8%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 68.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Platte County is manufacturing, accounting for 28.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
81.7%
Public transit
4.9%
Work from home
15.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$207,800$-16,000 vs state
Median home value
$867
Median rent
72.5%
Homeownership rate
14,210
Total housing units
94.3%
Occupied
5.7%
Vacant
27.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.1%
With health insurance
92.6%
With broadband internet
15.7%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
11.4%
With a disability
81.6%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.8%
High School+
24.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Platte County, Nebraska has a population of 34,358 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest county in Nebraska. Population density is 51 people per square mile.
The population of Platte County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (32,305 → 35,499), a +0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Platte County, Nebraska is $72,335, with mean (average) household income of $92,116 and per-capita income of $37,137. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Platte County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Platte County, Nebraska is 38.4 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Platte County is $207,800 and median monthly rent is $867. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,210 total housing units, 5.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Platte County, Nebraska is manufacturing, employing 28.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Omaha is among the largest cities associated with Platte County, Nebraska, with a population of 488,197.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.