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68653

Platte Center, NE

Total Population
691
Median Household Income
$84,612
Median Home Value
$176,500
Median Rent
$925

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$84,612
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$176,500
100.4% above state median
Rent
$925
100% above state median
Median Age
46.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Location Map

Platte Center, NE 68653

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Platte Center, NE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Mature population with median age of 46.4 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 66% family households.

Low poverty rate of 2.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$84,612
+12.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-34,965,714
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.73 people

Total Households
253
Family Households
66.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
22.4%
#2 Industry
Mining
20.1%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
20.1%
Total Employed Residents:303

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
4 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:316
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
100.0%
359 employed
Labor Force
359
0 unemployed
Median Age
46.4 years
Per Capita Income
$36,049
Poverty Rate
2.7%

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