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Platteville

Colorado · 2,955 residents · 3.12 sq mi
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Platteville is a city of 2,955 people in Colorado. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 78% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 34.5, younger than the US median of 38.8. 585 more people live here than in 2000. The poverty rate is 5.4%, under the national 12.8%.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $78,973, above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,955
+25%since 2000
from 2,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+13%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
3.12 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K19902000201020202024Platteville
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.3%(187)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(203)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 149.3%(275)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(240)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(160)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(437)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.7%(404)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(366)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.7%(346)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.9%(204)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(110)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,973
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,914
+96%since 2000
from $15,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Persons per household
3.66 people
+33%since 2009
from 2.76 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
3.6
+10%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(1,491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(834)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(1,506)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(1,279)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other4.6%(137)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican41%(1,237)
Dominican0.2%(5)
Spaniard0.2%(5)
Asian origin
Japanese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German20.8%(627)
Irish16.9%(511)
English5.5%(165)
American2.8%(84)
Scottish2.3%(68)
Polish1.7%(50)
Italian1.4%(43)
Russian1.1%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(22)
French0.6%(19)
Swedish0.5%(16)
Croatian0.2%(7)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.2%(7)
Greek0.2%(7)
Welsh0.2%(7)
Dutch0.2%(6)
Portuguese0.2%(6)
Norwegian0.2%(5)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.5%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
27.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2013
from 24.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
95.5%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
91.6%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(526)
Married45.8%(621)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.4%(208)
Women 15+
Never married28.6%(323)
Married50.9%(576)
Widowed10.2%(115)
Divorced10.3%(117)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
15.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2013
from 24.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
50.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
11.0%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
11.9%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
23.8%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
60.5%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
33.6%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.4%(16)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)16.9%(26)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era43.5%(67)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War13.6%(21)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 154 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platteville, Colorado?

Platteville, Colorado has about 2,955 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platteville, Colorado?

The typical household in Platteville, Colorado earns about $78,973 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 $281,100, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Platteville, Colorado?

About 12.4% 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 5.4% 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 1,440 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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