North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska
North Platte is a city in Lincoln County, Nebraska, with 23,390 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,802 ft (854 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maxwell, 12.1 miles E.
- 23,390residents (2020 Census)
- 2,802 ftelevation · 854 m
- 18.3 sq miland area · 47.3 km²
- 1,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 69101ZIP code
About North Platte
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska.
North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II, the city was known for the North Platte Canteen, a volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers.
North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lincoln, Logan, and McPherson counties.
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Living in North Platte
- Median household income
- $58,097
- Median home value
- $169,100
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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North Platte had 23,390 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,390 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,280 per sq mi (494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Platte at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,390 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.27 sq mi (47.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,802 ft (854 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1256° N, 100.7498° W |
| ZIP code | 69101 |
| Official website | ci.north-platte.ne.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3135000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Platte
- Maxwell12.1 mi E
- Hershey13.2 mi W
- Sutherland19.5 mi W
- Brady21.2 mi E
- Wellfleet25.7 mi S
- Stapleton27.4 mi NE
- Gandy28.2 mi NE
- Sarben29.0 mi W
- Wallace29.4 mi SW
- Paxton31.3 mi W
- Tryon31.7 mi N
- Maywood32.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Platte
What county is North Platte in?
North Platte is in Lincoln County, Nebraska.
What is the population of North Platte, NE?
23,390 people lived in North Platte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Platte, NE?
The ZIP code of North Platte is 69101.
What is the elevation of North Platte?
2,802 feet (854 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Platte?
Maxwell (12.1 mi), Hershey (13.2 mi), Sutherland (19.5 mi), Brady (21.2 mi), Wellfleet (25.7 mi).
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