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Platte Woods

Missouri · 395 residents (2025 est.) · 0.39 sq mi
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Platte Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+12%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
−11%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:395 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3423944464975491990201020202024Platte Woods
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,458
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,598
+61%since 2000
from $32,704 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
−15%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$334,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(454)
Black2.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(417)
Black3.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(23)
Asian6.6%(35)
Other7.5%(40)
Diversity Score46.6%(248)
Diversity Score
47
+431%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+84%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte Woods, Missouri?

Platte Woods, Missouri has about 532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Platte Woods, Missouri earns about $131,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platte Woods, Missouri expensive?

In Platte Woods, Missouri, the median home is worth about $334,400, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Platte Woods, Missouri?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Platte Woods, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platte Woods, Missouri?

About 0.8% of people in Platte Woods, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte Woods, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte Woods, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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