North Platte, NE

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
35,827
1.16% 1-year decline
US Senator
Deb Fischer
Republican Party
US Senator
Pete Ricketts
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
42.3
1.44% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
10.9%
0.0423% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$63,119
3.25% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$167,000
7.6% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
17,556
2.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, North Platte, NE had a population of 35.8k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $63,119. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of North Platte, NE declined from 36,246 to 35,827, a −1.16% decrease and its median household income grew from $61,133 to $63,119, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Platte, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.49%), White (Hispanic) (2.72%), Other (Hispanic) (2.48%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.33%).

None of the households in North Platte, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in North Platte, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Platte, NE are Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (398 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in North Platte, NE was $167,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in North Platte, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Platte, NE was 2 cars per household.

North Platte, NE borders Lexington, NE.

Population & Diversity

North Platte, NE is home to a population of 35.8k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.45% of North Platte, NE residents were born outside of the country (877 people).

In 2022, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in North Platte, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Two+ (Hispanic) and 974 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.1%
2022 Citizenship
99%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.1% of North Platte, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in North Platte, NE was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Platte, NE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    31k ± 121
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.25k ± 309
  3. White (Hispanic)
    974 ± 276
9.35%
Hispanic Population
3.35k people

In 2022, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31k people) in North Platte, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.25k Two+ (Hispanic) and 974 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.35% of the people in North Platte, NE are hispanic (3.35k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    46,527 ± 5,232 people
  2. Guatemala
    10,472 ± 2,506 people
  3. India
    6,505 ± 1,977 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 46,527 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 10,472 and India with 6,505.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.45%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
877 people
2.55%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
923 people

As of 2022, 2.45% of North Platte, NE residents (877 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Platte, NE was 2.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    973 ± 198
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    398 ± 142
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    392 ± 128

North Platte, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of North Platte, NE employs 17.6k people. The largest industries in North Platte, NE are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,611 people), Transportation & Warehousing (2,481 people), and Retail Trade (2,401 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,843), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,616), and Transportation & Warehousing ($74,794).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,834. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

17.6k
2022 Value
± 907
−2.85%
1 Year decline
± 7.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Platte, NE declined at a rate of −2.85%, from 18.1k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Platte, NE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,990 people), Management Occupations (1,728 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,546 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Platte, NE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

17.6k
2022 Value
± 907
−2.85%
1 Year decline
± 7.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in North Platte, NE declined at a rate of −2.85%, from 18.1k employees to 17.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Platte, NE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,611 people), Transportation & Warehousing (2,481 people), and Retail Trade (2,401 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Platte, NE, though some of these residents may live in North Platte, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$53,577
Median earning men ± $2,762
$30,362
Median earning women ± $2,103

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,736), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,734), and Public Administration ($72,054).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,625), Public Administration ($38,403), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,400).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.25%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.03M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.25% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.87%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 71
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 69
    Construction
  3. 68
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $179k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $62.8k
    Retail Trade
  3. $57.5k
    Transportation and Warehousing

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska1
  1. Deb Fischer
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
  2. Pete Ricketts
    Assumed office on January 12, 2023
    Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in North Platte, NE awarded 398 degrees. The student population of North Platte, NE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 862 male students and 1,222 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Platte, NE are White (310 and 81.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 11.8%), Two or More Races (12 and 3.16%), and Black or African American (10 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in North Platte, NE by number of degrees awarded are Mid-Plains Community College (181312) (398 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Platte, NE are Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 and 50.8%), General Business Administration & Management (46 and 11.6%), and Registered Nursing (23 and 5.78%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,084 students enrolled in North Platte, NE, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,714 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 202 degrees awarded
  2. 26 degrees awarded
  3. 23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in North Platte, NE was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 202 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
398 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-Plains Community College (181312) with 398 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 168 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Platte, NE, which is 0.73 times less than the 230 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 310 degrees mean that there were 6.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.09% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.952% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (381k), Some college (364k), and Bachelors Degree (309k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in North Platte, NE was $167,000 in 2022, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $155,200 to $167,000, a 7.6% increase. The homeownership rate in North Platte, NE is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in North Platte, NE have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Platte, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Platte, NE is $63,119. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in North Platte, NE was Sarpy County, NE with a value of $95,911, followed by Washington County, NE and Cass County, NE, with respective values of $89,671 and $87,673.

Property

$167,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,973
$10,109
Median Property Taxes
±$624

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Platte, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

67.5%
Homeownership
2022
58.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 67.5% of the housing units in North Platte, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Platte, NE was Sarpy County, NE with a value of $95,911, followed by Washington County, NE and Cass County, NE, with respective values of $89,671 and $87,673.

The following map shows all of the counties in North Platte, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$63,119
Median Household Income
± $2,970
15k
Number of Households
± 850

In 2022, the median household income of the 15k households in North Platte, NE grew to $63,119 from the previous year's value of $61,133.

The following chart displays the households in North Platte, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for North Platte, NE is from Nebraska.
0.444
2022 Wage GINI in Nebraska
0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2022, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0995% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (86%)
  2. Carpooled (5.98%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.81%)

In 2022, 86% of workers in North Platte, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.98%) and those who worked at home (3.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

15.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Platte, NE have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.731% of the workforce in North Platte, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Platte, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Platte, NE have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Platte, NE (3.81k out of 35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Platte, NE is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.2% of the population of North Platte, NE has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see 1302 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.535% decrease from the previous year (1309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1243 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,302 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nebraska

Primary care physicians in Nebraska see an average of 1,302 patients per year. This represents a 0.535% decrease from the previous year (1,309 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.78%
Uninsured
48.1%
Employer Coverage
13.3%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
14.8%
Non-Group
1.6%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Platte, NE declined by 12.5% from 8.88% to 7.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Platte, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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