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Platteville

Colorado · 2,485 residents · 3.122 sq mi
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Platteville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,485
+5%since 2000
from 2,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
796 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+10%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Platteville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,788
+57%since 2000
from $15,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+9%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(834)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,457)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino39%(968)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,535)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platteville, Colorado?

Platteville, Colorado has about 2,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platteville, Colorado?

The typical household in Platteville, Colorado earns about $55,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platteville, Colorado expensive?

In Platteville, Colorado, the median home is worth about $171,100, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Platteville, Colorado?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Platteville, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platteville, Colorado?

About 10.2% of people in Platteville, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platteville, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Platteville, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 970 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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