Platte Center, NE Demographics

A map of Platte Center's Population by Race

Platte Center, Nebraska has an estimated population of 318, a decrease from the 333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Platte Center, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Platte Center has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Platte Center, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Platte Center is ranked the 276th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Platte Center was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Platte Center's White Population

295 residents of Platte Center, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Platte Center is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Platte Center ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Platte Center's population has increased from 89.5% to 92.8%.

Platte Center is more White than neighboring Tarnov (88.9% White), Monroe (91.3% White), and Duncan (89.1% White). Platte Center is less White than neighboring Lakeview (99.8% White), and Humphrey (96.6% White).

Platte Center's Black Population

0 residents of Platte Center, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Platte Center is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Platte Center ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Platte Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Platte Center is less Black than neighboring Monroe (0.8% Black), and Humphrey (0.1% Black).

Platte Center's Asian Population

2 residents of Platte Center, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Platte Center is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Platte Center ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Platte Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Platte Center is more Asian than neighboring Tarnov (0% Asian), Lakeview (0% Asian), Duncan (0.2% Asian), and Humphrey (0.1% Asian). Platte Center is less Asian than neighboring Monroe (0.8% Asian).

Platte Center's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Platte Center, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Platte Center is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Platte Center ranks 229th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Platte Center's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.3%.

Platte Center is more Hispanic than neighboring Tarnov (0% Hispanic), Lakeview (0% Hispanic), and Humphrey (1% Hispanic). Platte Center is less Hispanic than neighboring Monroe (2% Hispanic), and Duncan (10% Hispanic).

Platte Center's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Platte Center, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Platte Center is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Platte Center ranks 91st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Platte Center's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Platte Center is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tarnov (0% Native American/Other), Lakeview (0.2% Native American/Other), Monroe (0.4% Native American/Other), Duncan (0.7% Native American/Other), and Humphrey (0.7% Native American/Other).

Platte Center's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Platte Center, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Platte Center is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Platte Center ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Platte Center's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Platte Center's population has decreased from 3.6% to 3.1%.

Platte Center is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeview (0% Multiracial), Duncan (0.2% Multiracial), and Humphrey (1.4% Multiracial). Platte Center is less Multiracial than neighboring Tarnov (11.1% Multiracial), and Monroe (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.