Income & Economy in North Platte, NE
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,805
-21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,989
-17% vs national
Poverty Rate
16.1%
+18% vs national
Gini Index
0.4095
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.3%
-37% vs national
SNAP Recipients
17.3%
of households
How North Platte Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)North Platte vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. North Platte is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
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Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
3.3%
+13% vs NE avg
Labor Force
11,652
Employed
11,270
Mean Commute
12 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
34.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
40.4
Work from Home
2.7%
of workers
The median household income in North Platte, NE is $57,805, which is 21.1% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,989. The poverty rate of 16.1% is higher than the NE state average of 10.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4095, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, compared to the state average of 2.9%. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 12 minutes, with 2.7% working from home.