Platte County, Nebraska
Platte County: county in Nebraska, United States
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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 171 years ago in 1854.
County Snapshot
Platte County at a glance
Platte County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Nebraska counties
93
Open related pagesLargest city
ColumbusPopulation 2,923
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.5713,-97.5212 |
| Named for | Platte River |
| Capital | Columbus |
| Establishment | January 01, 1855 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:50:29 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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, Duncan population 370 and Platte Center population 329. 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 |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Platte County
Official Website- 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 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Platte County, Missouri county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 106,532 people.
- Platte County, Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 8,578 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| 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 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Cass County | 26,232 | County in Nebraska, United States |