Grand Prairie township, Nebraska
Grand Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grand Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Platte County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 334. The land area covers 36.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 334 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 90 | ±37 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 93 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 90 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3 | ±5 |
| Median Home Value | $414,300 | ±$146,555 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $100,000 | ±$29,309 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,900 | ±$20,395 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 9 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±8.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 120 | ±50 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90% | ±12% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF GRAND PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 335 (2024)
ID: 169941
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
24427 385TH ST., HUMPHREY NE 68642-5056
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GUS Population: 35,499 (2024)
ID: 130186
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PLATTE COUNTY CLERK
2610 1TH ST, COLUMBUS NE 68601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-11 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-12 | COLUMBUS, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HUMPHREY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HUMPHREY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | COLUMBUS, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HUMPHREY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 307 MAIN STREET, HUMPHREY, NE, 68642 |
(402) 923-0957
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LEIGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 153 MAIN STREET, LEIGH, NE, 68643 |
(402) 487-2507
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 208 WEST 3RD STREET, MADISON, NE, 68748 |
(402) 454-3500
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CLARKSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 318 PINE STREET, CLARKSON, NE, 68629 |
(402) 892-3235
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GENOA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 421 WILLARD AVENUE, GENOA, NE, 68640 |
(402) 993-2943
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NEWMAN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 615 HALE AVENUE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE, 68758 |
(402) 447-2331
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SCHUYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 108 E. 18TH STREET, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661 |
(402) 352-2221
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HOWELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 130 NORTH 3RD STREET, HOWELLS, NE, 68641 |
(402) 986-1210
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SAINT EDWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.3 mi away | 302 BEAVER STREET, ST. EDWARD, NE, 68660 |
(402) 678-2204
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLUMBUS 3 NE, NE US, located 10.8 miles from Grand Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3° | 13.8° | 23.1° | 0.65" | 6.6" |
| February | 36.6° | 17.7° | 27.2° | 0.73" | 6.0" |
| March | 49.6° | 28.2° | 38.9° | 1.39" | 3.8" |
| April | 61.7° | 39.0° | 50.4° | 2.93" | 1.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 51.0° | 61.9° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.9° | 66.0° | 76.4° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.2° | 63.6° | 73.9° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.4° | 54.5° | 65.9° | 2.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.0° | 41.1° | 52.0° | 2.35" | 0.7" |
| November | 47.7° | 27.7° | 37.7° | 1.22" | 1.8" |
| December | 35.5° | 17.7° | 26.6° | 0.93" | 5.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarnov village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Platte Center village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Humphrey city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Creston village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Lakeview CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Cornlea village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3114119630. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.