Platte township, Nebraska
Platte township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Platte township is a geographic entity located in Butler County, Nebraska. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 164. The land area covers 17.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 164 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.9 yrs | ±12.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 109 | ±46 | 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 | 171 | ±68 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 109 | ±46 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 62 | ±54 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| 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 | $57,569 | ±$18,029 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,870 | ±$31,526 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 12 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±9.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 105 | ±73 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.8% | ±19.8% |
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 PLATTE
GUS Population: 166 (2024)
ID: 108498
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
531 BEECH ST, LINWOOD NE 68036-3034
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GUS Population: 8,439 (2024)
ID: 169486
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
451 N 5TH ST, DAVID CITY NE 68632-1660
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DAVID CITY, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NORTH BEND, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NORTH BEND, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | NORTH BEND, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SCHUYLER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SCHUYLER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SCHUYLER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-07 | SCHUYLER, NE | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | SCHUYLER, NE |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Midland University
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College | 24.1 mi away | 900 N. Clarkson St., Fremont, NE, 68025 |
8006428382
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SCHUYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 108 E. 18TH STREET, SCHUYLER, NE, 68661 |
(402) 352-2221
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NORTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 110 E. 13TH ST., NORTH BEND, NE, 68649 |
(402) 652-8356
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HRUSKA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 399 NORTH 5TH STREET, DAVID CITY, NE, 68632 |
(402) 367-3100
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 2500 14TH STREET, SUITE 2, COLUMBUS, NE, 68601 |
(402) 564-7116
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JOHN ROGERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 21.4 mi away | 703 2ND STREET, DODGE, NE, 68633 |
(402) 693-2512
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HOWELLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 130 NORTH 3RD STREET, HOWELLS, NE, 68641 |
(402) 986-1210
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SNYDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 203 ASH STREET, SNYDER, NE, 68664 |
(402) 568-2570
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WAHOO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 637 NORTH MAPLE STREET, WAHOO, NE, 68066 |
(402) 443-3871
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SCRIBNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 530 MAIN STREET, SCRIBNER, NE, 68057 |
(402) 664-3540
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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 DAVID CITY, NE US, located 14.9 miles from Platte township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 11.7° | 21.4° | 0.78" | 8.0" |
| February | 36.1° | 15.3° | 25.7° | 0.90" | 7.4" |
| March | 49.0° | 25.7° | 37.4° | 1.72" | 5.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 36.4° | 48.7° | 3.02" | 1.9" |
| May | 71.9° | 48.9° | 60.4° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.8° | 59.6° | 70.7° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 64.0° | 75.0° | 3.09" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.8° | 61.7° | 72.7° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 52.6° | 64.9° | 2.79" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 39.5° | 51.6° | 2.16" | 0.9" |
| November | 48.0° | 26.2° | 37.1° | 1.35" | 2.4" |
| December | 34.8° | 16.0° | 25.4° | 1.15" | 6.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood village | Village | 1.0 mi | — |
| Rogers village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Abie village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Schuyler city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Octavia village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| North Bend city | City | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3102339240. • 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.