Cities in Platte County, Nebraska by Population (2024)

There are 15 cities in Platte County, Nebraska.

Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines. As such, several thousand US cities officially exist in two or more counties (and therefore appear on multiple counties' lists of cities.)

City
Rank
State
2024 Population
2020 Census
Annual Change
Density (mi²)
Area (mi²)
Columbus1Nebraska24,59324,0760.53%2,31910.61
Genoa2Nebraska857900-1.27%1,0790.79
Humphrey3Nebraska8548540%1,6450.52
St. Edward4Nebraska709717-0.28%1,0780.66
Newman Grove5Nebraska635661-1.09%1,1650.55
Leigh6Nebraska4404340.23%7350.60
Duncan7Nebraska3873870%8270.47
Platte Center8Nebraska328334-0.61%1,0970.30
Monroe9Nebraska287293-0.69%1,4720.20
Lindsay10Nebraska2862840%6030.47
Lakeview11Nebraska220378-9.09%6040.36
Creston12Nebraska174176-0.57%8410.21
Richland13Nebraska7274-1.37%3360.21
Tarnov14Nebraska4951-2%1,5310.03
Cornlea15Nebraska34340%3700.09

Note: City markers shown outside the county boundary mean that a part of the city extends into this county, but is primarily located in an adjacent county.

What is the largest city in Platte County, Nebraska?

Columbus is the largest city in Platte County.

What is the smallest city in Platte County, Nebraska?

Cornlea is the smallest city in Platte County.

How many cities are in Platte County?

There are 15 cities in Platte County, Nebraska.

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