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The City of North Platte had a population of 22,831 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. North Platte ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for North Platte is located at latitude 41.1239 and longitude -100.7654 in Lincoln County. The formal boundaries for the City of North Platte encompass a land area of 13.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0.19 sq. miles. Lincoln County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of North Platte has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of North Platte is located within North Platte Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lincoln County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,831 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,331 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 28 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,097 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,736 |
| Median Home Value | $169,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,479 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,097 (53.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,318 (37.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,064 (9.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,415 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 5,615 (53.9%) |
The table below compares North Platte to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 11 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 132 | 78th |
| Median Household Income | # 398 | 33rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 331 | 44th |
| Diversity Index | # 153 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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