North Platte Population 2026

North Platte has a population of 24,194, making it the #1961 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Nebraska. It is about 364× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of North Platte (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,194

Rank in United States

#1961

Coordinates

41.12°N, 100.77°W

~854 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,030 km

1,261 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nebraska

City	Population	Rank in United States
Omaha	486,051	#38
Lincoln	294,757	#67
Bellevue	55,510	#762
Grand Island	51,440	#845
Kearney	33,021	#1396
Fremont	26,474	#1774
Hastings	24,924	#1889
Norfolk	24,366	#1943

Cities near North Platte

Kearney33,021 people · ~149 km away
Grand Island51,440 people · ~204 km away
Hastings24,924 people · ~209 km away
Hays21,092 people · ~278 km away
Columbus22,797 people · ~286 km away
Norfolk24,366 people · ~296 km away

FAQ

What is the population of North Platte?

North Platte has a population of 24,194 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1961 biggest city in United States.

What state is North Platte in?

North Platte is located in Nebraska, United States.

Is North Platte the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,030 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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