North Platte is a city located in Lincoln County Nebraska. North Platte has a 2024 population of 22,261. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. North Platte is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,307 in 2020.
The average household income in North Platte is $67,941 with a poverty rate of 13.63%. The median age in North Platte is 40.1 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Platte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,448 | 87.73% |
| Two or more races | 1,057 | 4.53% |
| Other race | 806 | 3.46% |
| Native American | 386 | 1.66% |
| Black or African American | 382 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,013 | 2.27 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Married | 4,323 | 2.98 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 4,209 | 1.19 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 1,217 | 3.21 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 264 | 3.42 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 709 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 2,137 | 13.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,787 | 11.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,026 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 5,157 | 32.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 489 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 4,659 | 29.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,914 | 13,058 | 2,698 |
| Hispanic | 1,418 | 1,103 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 401 | 16 |
| Other Race | 377 | 248 | 17 |
| Black | 254 | 237 | 29 |
| Native American | 201 | 135 | 6 |
| Asian | 156 | 156 | 21 |
| Islander | 13 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,601 | $58,229 | $47,368 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,607 | $68,984 | $71,875 |
| High School Graduate | $30,322 | $42,036 | $24,688 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,219 | $29,265 | $13,311 |
| Overall | $41,359 | $54,033 | $31,944 |
| Some College | $44,590 | $58,586 | $32,045 |
$41,359
Average Earnings
$54,033
Average Male
$31,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.03% of North Platte residents speak only English, while 5.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,140 | 2,375 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 2,478 | 606 | 24.46% |
| Multiple | 979 | 228 | 23.29% |
| Native | 368 | 190 | 51.63% |
| Other | 794 | 156 | 19.65% |
| Black | 362 | 67 | 18.51% |
| Asian | 216 | 13 | 6.02% |
13.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.49%
Male Poverty Rate
15.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Platte is Native, with 51.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Platte is Asian, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.87% |
| High School | 21.3% |
| Some College | 7.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Female Employed | 6.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,532 | $82,751 |
| Households | $56,890 | $67,941 |
| Married Families | $88,849 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,244 | $45,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,619
Number of Veterans
1,512
Male Veterans
107
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 658 |
| First Gulf War | 288 |
| Second Gulf War | 234 |
| Korea | 84 |
| World War II | 78 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 543 |
| 65 to 74 | 384 |
| 35 to 54 | 319 |
| 55 to 64 | 253 |
| 18 to 34 | 120 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,560 | 9.68% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 7.05% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 4.84% |
| Black | 11 | 3.83% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.62%
Born in North Platte
96.95%
Native Born
3.05%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
96.95% of North Platte residents were born in the United States, with 71.62% having been born in Nebraska. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,955 | -261 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 21,216 | -261 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 21,477 | -262 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 21,739 | -261 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 22,000 | -261 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 22,261 | -262 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 22,523 | -168 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 22,691 | -289 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 22,980 | -327 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 23,307 | -281 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 23,588 | -241 | -1.01% |
| 2018 | 23,829 | -84 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 23,913 | -175 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 24,088 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 24,099 | -120 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 24,219 | -242 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 24,461 | -49 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 24,510 | -47 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 24,557 | -153 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 24,710 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,878 | 1,273 | 5.63% |
| 1990 | 22,605 | -1,904 | -7.77% |
| 1980 | 24,509 | 5,062 | 26.03% |
| 1970 | 19,447 | 2,263 | 13.17% |
| 1960 | 17,184 | 1,751 | 11.35% |
| 1950 | 15,433 | 3,004 | 24.17% |
| 1940 | 12,429 | 368 | 3.05% |
| 1930 | 12,061 | 1,595 | 15.24% |
| 1920 | 10,466 | 5,673 | 118.36% |
| 1910 | 4,793 | 1,153 | 31.68% |
| 1900 | 3,640 | 585 | 19.15% |
| 1890 | 3,055 | -17,900 | -85.42% |