69101 North Platte, NE is a small town with a population of 29,324 and a population density of 48 people per square mile. With its low cost of living, North Platte is ideal for those looking to settle down in an affordable place. There are plenty of local businesses including restaurants such as Joe's Diner, The Brick Oven Pizzeria, and Sakura Japanese Steakhouse. For shoppers there is North Platte Mall as well as many specialty shops around town. For year-round outdoor activities, there is the Fort Cody Trading Post and Rodeo Grounds, the Wild West Arena for horse shows and rodeos, and Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park for fishing, hiking, camping or just taking in the scenery. Other organizations include North Platte Public Library which offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year; North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corp which helps promote economic growth in the area; and the North Platte Community Playhouse which hosts plays and musicals throughout the year. Local sporting events include Little League baseball games at Memorial Field; High School Basketball games at Dowhower Gymnasium; football games at Bulldog Stadium; and summer Softball/Baseball tournaments at Lippold Sports Complex.
The population in North Platte (zip 69101) is 29,324. There are 50 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in North Platte (zip 69101) is 41.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in North Platte (zip 69101) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in North Platte (zip 69101)
- 53.3% are married
- 11.3% are divorced
- 31.8% are married with children
- 15.2% have children, but are single
Race in North Platte (zip 69101)
- 87.7% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander