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Platte

South Dakota · 1,230 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Platte has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,194. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,200. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,230
−10%since 2000
from 1,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,169 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Platte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,194
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,369 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,940
+31%since 2000
from $15,962 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(19)
Diversity Score4%(49)
Diversity Score
4
+99%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−22%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte, South Dakota?

Platte, South Dakota has about 1,230 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platte, South Dakota?

The typical household in Platte, South Dakota earns about $43,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platte, South Dakota expensive?

In Platte, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $82,200, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Platte, South Dakota?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Platte, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platte, South Dakota?

About 10.9% of people in Platte, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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