Census ACS · #786 μSA
North Platte Metro Area
The North Platte, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has 34,934 residents. The median household income is $64,652 and the median home value is $183,000.
34,934
Population
11
People / sq mi
$64,652
Median Income
$183,000
Median Home Value
The North Platte CBSA covers 3,135 sq mi of land at 11.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$64,652
Median Household Income
$34,209
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$183,000
Median Home Value
$866
Median Rent
64.5%
Homeownership
Education
93.5%
High School+
20.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
3.9%
Work From Home
15.1 min
Avg Commute
26.0%
Foreign Born
North Platte spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The North Platte, Ne Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 34,934 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #786 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the North Platte metro area is $64,652, with a per capita income of $34,209.
The North Platte, Ne CBSA spans the state of Nebraska.
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Data for the North Platte, Ne CBSA (35820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.