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Platte County

Missouri · 106,718 residents · 419.824 sq mi
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Platte County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,448. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% 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
106,718
+45%since 2000
from 73,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53K68K84K100K116K1990201020202024Platte County
2024110K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,448
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,193
+56%since 2000
from $26,356 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(66,230)
Black3.4%(2,542)
Hispanic / Latino3%(2,211)
Asian1.5%(1,084)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(14,112)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(81,426)
Black7.6%(8,135)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(7,161)
Asian2.5%(2,721)
Other4.2%(4,439)
Diversity Score46.5%(49,652)
Segregation Score30%(32,027)
Diversity Score
47
+143%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$172,300−28%
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Home value$275,600+15%
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PLATTE COUNTY VS
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Home value$166,300−30%
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Income$89,218+8%
Home value$282,900+18%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platte County, Missouri?

Platte County, Missouri has about 106,718 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Platte County, Missouri earns about $82,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platte County, Missouri expensive?

In Platte County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $238,800, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Platte County, Missouri?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Platte County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platte County, Missouri?

About 5.1% of people in Platte County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platte County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Platte County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48,851 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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