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Platte Woods

Missouri · 385 residents · 0.39 sq mi
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Platte Woods is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,778. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. Median home value is $213,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
385
−19%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
987 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+12%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3423944464975491990201020202024Platte Woods
2024532
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,778
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,095
+23%since 2000
from $32,704 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$983
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $827 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(360)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(14)
Asian1.6%(6)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score15.8%(61)
Diversity Score
16
+81%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.7%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte Woods, Missouri?

Platte Woods, Missouri has about 385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Platte Woods, Missouri earns about $77,778 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 $213,800, and the typical rent is about $983 a month.

How educated are people in Platte Woods, Missouri?

About 34.4% 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 2.8% of people in Platte Woods, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte Woods, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte Woods, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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