Demographics

Platte County Population by decade

1860 - 782 1870 - 1,899 1880 - 9,511 1890 - 15,437 1900 - 17,747 1910 - 19,006 1920 - 19,464 1930 - 21,181 1940 - 20,191 1950 - 19,910 1960 - 23,992 1970 - 26,508 1980 - 28,852 1990 - 29,820 2000 - 31,662 2010 - 32,236

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 31,662 people, 12,076 households, and 8,465 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 was 47 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 12,916 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.29% White

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.35% Black

Race (United States Census)

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 or African American

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, 0.28% Native American

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, 0.40% Asian

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, 0.03% Pacific Islander

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, 3.49% from other races

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, and 1.15% from two or more races. 6.54% of the population were Hispanic

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 or Latino

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 of any race.

There were 12,076 households out of which 36.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples

Marriage

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 living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county the population was spread out with 29.00% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,359, and the median income for a family was $47,776. Males had a median income of $30,672 versus $21,842 for females. The per capita income

Per capita income

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 for the county was $18,064. About 5.40% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and villages

• Columbus
  Columbus, Nebraska
  Columbus is a city in east central Nebraska, United States. Its population was 22,111 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Platte County.-Pre-settlement history:...
  
  
• Cornlea
  Cornlea, Nebraska
  Cornlea is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 41 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cornlea is located at ....
  
  
• Creston
  Creston, Nebraska
  Creston is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Creston is located at ....
  
  
• Duncan
  Duncan, Nebraska
  Duncan is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census.-History:The transcontinental railroad reached the site of Duncan in 1866...
  
  
• Humphrey
  Humphrey, Nebraska
  Humphrey is a city in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 786 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Humphrey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Lindsay
  Lindsay, Nebraska
  Lindsay is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 276 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lindsay is located at ....
  
  
• Monroe
  Monroe, Nebraska
  Monroe is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 307 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Monroe is located at ....
  
  
• Newman Grove
  Newman Grove, Nebraska
  Newman Grove is a city in Madison and Platte Counties in the U.S. state of Nebraska. The population was 797 at the 2000 census.The Madison County portion of Newman Grove is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
  
  
• Platte Center
  Platte Center, Nebraska
  Platte Center is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 359 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Platte Center is located at ....
  
  
• Tarnov
  Tarnov, Nebraska
  Tarnov is a village in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 63 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tarnov is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  

Townships

• Bismark
  Bismark Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Bismark Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 500 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 506.-External links:*...
  
  
• Burrows
  Burrows Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Burrows Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 300 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 303.The Village of Tarnov lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Butler
  Butler Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Butler Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 631 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 623.The Village of Duncan lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Columbus
  Columbus Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Columbus Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,125 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 2,929.-External links:*...
  
  
• Creston
  Creston Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Creston Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 454 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 458.The Village of Creston lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• Grand Prairie
  Grand Prairie Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Grand Prairie Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 437 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 441.-External links:*...
  
  
• Granville
  Granville Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Granville Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,078 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 1,081....
  
  
• Humphrey
  Humphrey Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Humphrey Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 389 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 394.A small portion of City of Humphrey lies within the Township....
  
  
• Joliet
  Joliet Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Joliet Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 188.-External links:*...
  
  
• Lost Creek
  Lost Creek Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Lost Creek Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 570 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 570.Most of the Village of Platte Center lies within the Township....
  
  
• Loup
  Loup Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Loup Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 132.-External links:*...
  
  
• Monroe
  Monroe Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Monroe Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 199 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 201.-External links:*...
  
  
• Oconee
  Oconee Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Oconee Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 491 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 496.The Village of Monroe lies within the Township.-External links:*...
  
  
• St. Bernard
  St. Bernard Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  St. Bernard Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 618 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 624.The Village of Lindsay lies within the Township.-External links:...
  
  
• Shell Creek
  Shell Creek Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Shell Creek Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 797 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 808....
  
  
• Sherman
  Sherman Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Sherman Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 317 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 320.-External links:*...
  
  
• Walker
  Walker Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Walker Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 267 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 270.-External links:*...
  
  
• Woodville
  Woodville Township, Platte County, Nebraska
  Woodville Township is one of eighteen townships in Platte County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 194 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate placed the township's population at 196.-External links:*...