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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Platteville Micro

Platteville, WI · 1 counties · 49,597 residents · 1,146.877 sq mi
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Platteville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,268. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,597
+1%since 1990
from 49,264 in 1990
1990 – 2025
43 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 43 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+14%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
49K50K51K52K53K1990201020202024Platteville
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,268
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,505 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,764
+57%since 1990
from $10,704 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $305 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.2
+25%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(48,805)
Black0.2%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(113)
Asian0.5%(241)
Diversity Score2.9%(1,416)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(48,542)
Black0.5%(257)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(280)
Asian0.5%(229)
Diversity Score3.8%(1,906)
4
+34%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−48%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Platteville, WI?

Platteville, WI has about 49,597 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Platteville, WI?

The typical household in Platteville, WI earns about $36,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Platteville, WI expensive?

In Platteville, WI, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Platteville, WI?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Platteville, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platteville, WI?

About 11.2% of people in Platteville, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platteville, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Platteville, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 333 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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