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Platte County, NE

10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Platte County, Nebraska.

Population

34,716

Land area

675sq mi

People per sq mi

51

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Platte County

Full map

Platte County at a glance

  • Platte County is 100% denser than Nebraska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 9th among 93 counties in Nebraska.
  • The median household income is $71,552, 6% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,900 (6% below Nebraska) and median rent is $897 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Columbus (24,488), Humphrey (713) and Duncan (612).

Local data for Platte County, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Platte County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$71,552

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$223,900

Prices +5.4% in a year

Median rent

$897/mo

Homeownership

71.6%

Bachelor's or higher

23.0%

Median age

37.7

Average commute

16.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,215), Mexican Americans (4,356), Polish Americans (2,805).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.0%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,541

19,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$61,482

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$213M

FY 2026, $6,204 per person

PPP loans

$119M

3,143 loans, 14,213 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$202K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Platte County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.0%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home5.3%

Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Platte County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

114

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 14°F

28.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Platte County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.8%

U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Platte County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Platte County, NE?
Columbus is the largest city or town in Platte County, with about 24,488 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Platte County?
Platte County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68601, 68631, 68634, 68642, 68643.
What is the population of Platte County, NE?
About 34,716 people live in Platte County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Platte County?
Platte County borders Madison County, Colfax County, Butler County, Merrick County, Stanton County, Boone County, Polk County, Nance County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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