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Platte City

Missouri · 4,784 residents · 3.966 sq mi
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Platte City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,838. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $162,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,784
+24%since 2000
from 3,866 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,206 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 975 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+12%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Platte City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,838
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,379 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,254
+34%since 2000
from $20,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,510)
Black3.3%(128)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(108)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(649)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,884)
Black4.1%(198)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(302)
Asian1.6%(75)
Other1.9%(90)
Diversity Score33%(1,579)
Diversity Score
33
+97%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte City, Missouri?

Platte City, Missouri has about 4,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Platte City, Missouri earns about $50,838 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 $162,100, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Platte City, Missouri?

About 27.2% 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 3.9% 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 1,837 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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