Demographics & People — North Platte, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,030 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,400 |
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| Median Age | 40.2 |
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| Total Households | 10,119 |
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| Family Households | 5,593 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2169 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,396 |
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| Black or African American | 239 |
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| Asian | 206 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,365 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,048 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,789 |
| Other groups | 3,630 |
| Irish | 3,120 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,602 |
| English | 2,482 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,131 |
| American | 1,458 |
| Swedish | 805 |
| Scottish | 541 |
Language
| English Only | 20,448 |
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| Spanish | 815 |
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| Population 5+ | 21,670 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,619 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,903 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for North Platte, Nebraska.
