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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Platte City

Missouri · 3,866 residents · 3.966 sq mi
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Platte City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,379. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,866
+31%since 1990
from 2,947 in 1990
1990 – 2025
975 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 743 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
−3%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Platte City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,379
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,580 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,288
+21%since 1990
from $16,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$589
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $414 in 1990
US average: $602
52.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
47.9% rent
2.4
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,814)
Black3.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.8%(25)
Diversity Score11.5%(338)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,510)
Black3.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(108)
Asian0.8%(31)
Diversity Score16.8%(649)
17
+46%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte City, Missouri?

Platte City, Missouri has about 3,866 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Platte City, Missouri?

The typical household in Platte City, Missouri earns about $46,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platte City, Missouri expensive?

In Platte City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Platte City, Missouri?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Platte City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platte City, Missouri?

About 6.2% of people in Platte City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 919 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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