Population 11,845 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Plattsmouth
Household size in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Plattsmouth has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.56 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 36.0 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 36.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 37.4 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 37.7 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.7 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Plattsmouth is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northwest. Plattsmouth is older than the great majority of Nebraska cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.2 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Plattsmouth: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Plattsmouth
Renters in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 31.5% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 33.9% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 34.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Plattsmouth is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 9.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Plattsmouth than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Omaha area. Vacancy is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1975 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Plattsmouth are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $844 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $967 | $938 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $1,042 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,142 | $1,337 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$361 | +$493 | +$429 | +$606 |
Rent in Plattsmouth runs $1,142 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $361 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Plattsmouth
Bachelor's degrees in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 34.0% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 34.8% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 36.8% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 39.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Plattsmouth than nationally: 31.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.0% | 91.2% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.7% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 92.5% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Plattsmouth: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Plattsmouth has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Nebraska cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Plattsmouth
| Period | Plattsmouth | Omaha area | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Plattsmouth has been low: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Plattsmouth compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsmouth | 2.47 | 42.4 | 8.4% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 1978 | $1,142 | 31.8% | 97.0% | 1.3% |
| La Platte | 2.37 | 51.0 | 4.6% | 11.1% | 16.7% | 1990 | $1,135 | 30.0% | 93.9% | 0.5% |
| Murray | 2.28 | 48.9 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 1975 | $1,362 | 26.3% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| Pacific Junction | 2.78 | 47.7 | 3.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 1993 | $1,008 | 39.9% | 97.6% | 0.5% |
| Bartlett | 2.48 | 47.0 | 4.7% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 1986 | $906 | 33.6% | 92.0% | 2.2% |
| Glenwood | 2.51 | 42.1 | 12.9% | 19.7% | 8.6% | 1974 | $896 | 30.0% | 98.6% | 2.2% |
| Offutt AFB | 3.16 | 24.7 | 15.1% | 99.3% | 9.4% | 1995 | $1,670 | 26.8% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| Richfield | 2.44 | 48.5 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 14.2% | 1978 | $1,301 | 40.3% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Cedar Creek | 2.33 | 50.2 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 17.2% | 1993 | $1,196 | 27.6% | 95.2% | 0.6% |
| Union | 2.46 | 39.9 | 15.3% | 19.1% | 30.3% | 1965 | $1,635 | 25.9% | 90.5% | 0.6% |
| Bellevue | 2.60 | 36.7 | 11.6% | 33.3% | 5.1% | 1982 | $1,341 | 33.7% | 92.5% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Plattsmouth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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