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Platteville

Wisconsin · 11,836 residents · 6.184 sq mi
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Platteville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,626. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $155,600. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
11,836
+18%since 2000
from 9,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,914 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Platteville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,626
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,742 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,781
+31%since 2000
from $15,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.1% in 2000
57.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+48%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(9,553)
Black1.1%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(88)
Asian1.4%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(836)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(10,610)
Black2.2%(257)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(371)
Asian2%(241)
Other0.5%(63)
Diversity Score19.1%(2,262)
Diversity Score
19
+128%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platteville, Wisconsin?

Platteville, Wisconsin has about 11,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Platteville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Platteville, Wisconsin earns about $42,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platteville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Platteville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,600, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Platteville, Wisconsin?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Platteville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platteville, Wisconsin?

About 30.0% of people in Platteville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platteville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Platteville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,128 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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