North Platte, NE Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
34,575 Population
3,134.85 Square Miles
11.03 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
42.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
23.01%
18 to 34
17.94%
35 to 64
37.91%
65 and Over
21.14%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
50.01%
Female
49.99%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
2.79%
Native
97.21%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
41.29%
2000 to 2009
23.96%
1990 to 1999
22.51%
Before 1990
12.24%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
5.67%
High School Grad or Higher
94.33%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.69%
School Dropout Rate
In School
93.36%
Dropped Out
6.64%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
94.93%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$35,515
Median Household Income
$65,430
Gini Index
0.41
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.44%
Unemployed
3.56%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
12.21%
Population Under 18
Poverty
15.56%
Non-poverty
84.44%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.2%
Non-poverty
87.8%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
15 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.66%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.34%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.23
Number of Households
15,189
Marital Status
Single
47.35%
Married
52.64%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
29.56%
Now Married
53.82%
Widowed
3.05%
Divorced
13.57%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
22.95%
Now Married
51.48%
Widowed
12%
Divorced
13.57%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
6.69%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
16,954
Occupancy Status
Occupied
89.59%
Vacant
10.41%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
65.89%
Renter Occupied
34.11%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
11.73%
For Sale
2.61%
Other
85.67%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1970
Types of Structures
Single Unit
77.91%
Multi Unit
14.74%
Mobile Home
7.28%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
53.87%
Without Mortgage
46.13%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$189,500
Median Gross Rent
$899
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
12.71%