Platte County, Nebraska

Platte County: County in Nebraska, United States

About

Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,237 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 33,364 inhabitants. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.

Platte County locator map
Location of Platte County on Nebraska map.

Quick Facts about Platte County

Population : 33,364 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Nebraska (United States)
Different from : Platte County, Platte County
Area : 1785 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.5%
Land as percent of area : 98.5%
Named for : Platte River
Capital : Columbus
Establishment : January 01, 1855
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:50:25 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 3.38% (2010-2020)
Platte County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 2 image
Platte County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 2
Platte County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 2 image
Platte County Courthouse 'Nebraska' 2 image

Geography

Platte County is located at 41°34'17"N 97°31'16"W (41.5712900, -97.5211600). It has 8 neighbors: Boone County, Butler County, Colfax County, Madison County, Merrick County, Nance County, Polk County and Stanton County.

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The largest city of Platte County is Columbus with a population of 2,923. Other cities include, Humphrey population 800, Saint Bernard population 485, Creston population 222 and Tarnov population 45. See all Platte County cities & populated places.

Platte County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Platte County.

City Name Population Title
Columbus 2,923 City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
Humphrey 800 City in Nebraska, United States
Oconee 504 Township in Platte County, Nebraska
Saint Bernard 485 Human settlement in United States of America
Duncan 370 Village in Nebraska, United States
Platte Center 329 Village in the United States
Monroe 273 Township in Platte County, Nebraska
Lindsay 256 Village in Nebraska, USA
Creston 222 Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America
Tarnov 45 Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America
Cornlea 35 Human settlement in Platte County, Nebraska, United States of America

Platte County has 8 neighbours.

  • Columbus

Demographics

The population of Platte County increased by 3.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 32,237 - census
2011 32,512 0.85% estimation process
2012 32,669 0.48% estimation process
2013 32,595 -0.23% estimation process
2014 32,740 0.44% estimation process
2015 32,876 0.41% estimation process
2016 33,008 0.4% estimation process
2017 33,231 0.67% estimation process
2018 33,287 0.17% estimation process
2019 33,470 0.55% estimation process
2020 33,364 -0.32% estimation process

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Other places with the same name (3)

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Hall County 61,028 County in Nebraska, United States
Bellevue 53,270 The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Grand Island 51,004 The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
Buffalo County 50,114 County in Wisconsin, United States
Dodge County 36,222 County in Nebraska, United States
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Madison County 34,813 County in Nebraska, United States
Lincoln County 34,347 County in Nebraska, United States
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