Demographic Information
Plattsmouth, NE
Wiles’ new developments will provide new options for Plattsmouth area residents seeking dining, lodging, shopping and services. They will also create new leasing space for existing Plattsmouth businesses, increase employment opportunities and help retain younger residents and families.
Plattsmouth, Nebraska – By the Numbers
City: Plattsmouth, Nebraska
County: Cass County, Nebraska
Zip Code: 68048
Plattsmouth, one of the earliest incorporated towns in Nebraska, is a progressive county seat in the third fastest growing county in the state. Currently, many of the town’s residents work outside of Plattsmouth itself, primarily in the Omaha metro area. But the population of this bedroom community is expected to undergo substantial growth from its current level of more than 7,000 residents thanks to its close proximity to both Omaha and Offutt Air Force Base. In addition, between 15,000 to 17,000 daily commuters pass through the area on Highway 75 to Bellevue and Omaha (a figure that is expected to double in the next five years).
Population Distribution – Cass County (2009):
- Male: 12,661 (49.7 %)
- Female: 12,824 (50.3 %)
- Median Age: 40.5 years
City Population (2009): 6,867 (-0.3%) (it was 6,887 according to the 2000 Census)
Labor Market Population (2009): 518,138 (+13.9%) (it was 455,0031according to the 2000 Census)
1) Labor market population is the county population, plus the contiguous county population.
As a result of this population growth, housing construction is at an all-time high in Plattsmouth. Small housing areas continue to grow, as well as larger developments.
- Estimated median household income in 2008: $46,253 (it was $38,844 in 2000).
- Estimated median house/condo value in 2008: $114,463 (it was $81,000 in 2000).
Transportation:
Located on the Missouri River at the mouth of the Platte River, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, is served by U.S. Highways 34 and 75 and State Highway 66. Only three miles west of Interstate 29 and 18 miles south of Interstate 80, this growing community is conveniently located approximately 20 miles south of Omaha and 50 miles northeast of the State Capitol in Lincoln.
In addition to convenient highway access, Missouri River barge connections, Union Pacific and Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroads all contribute to Plattsmouth’s strategic location. The Plattsmouth Municipal Airport located two miles south of the city and Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, 23 miles north of Plattsmouth, provide passenger, air express and air freight services.