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Platte City

County:
Platte County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.966
State:
Missouri

Platte City is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. Platte City has a 2026 population of 4,910. It is also the county seat of Platte County. Platte City is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,780 in 2020.

The median household income in Platte City is $71,498 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median age in Platte City is 41.5 years: 35.8 years for males, and 47.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.8 males.

4.9K
Total Population
1,238
Density (mi²)
22 0.45%
Growth

Platte City Population

Platte City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,910220.45%
20254,888210.43%
20244,867230.47%
20234,844190.39%
20224,825140.29%
20214,811310.65%
20204,78000%
20194,975300.61%
20184,945190.39%
20174,926470.96%
20164,879410.85%
20154,838240.5%
20144,814270.56%
20134,787180.38%
20124,769420.89%
20114,727410.87%
20104,686-5-0.11%
20003,86691931.18%
19902,94700%

Median Age

Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 47.1 years
Male: 35.8 years

Platte City Adults

There are 3,618 adults, (824 of whom are seniors) in Platte City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,489 (51.6%)
Male: 2,335 (48.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Platte City includes 86.15% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,15686.15%
Two or more races3036.28%
Black or African American1382.86%
Asian801.66%
Native American781.62%
Other race420.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1302.69%
Other race420.87%
Native American300.62%
White190.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,13785.76%
Two or more races1733.59%
Black or African American1382.86%
Asian801.66%
Native American481%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.56%

Platte City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Platte City 's average per capita income is $48,681. Household income levels show a median of $71,498. The poverty rate stands at 10.31%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,994-
Families$78,438$93,709
Households$71,498$77,233
Non Families$34,318$55,943

$48,681

Average Income

$71,498

Median Household Income

10.31%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)