State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,229.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.50% (25)
Growth Since 2010
6.69% (314)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Platte City, Missouri Population 2021
5,005
Platte City is a city located in Platte County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Platte County. With a 2020 population of 5,005, it is the 131st largest city in Missouri and the 4767th largest city in the United States . Platte City is currently growing at a rate of 0.50% annually and its population has increased by 6.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,691 in 2010. Spanning over 4 miles, Platte City has a population density of 1,230 people per square mile.
The average household income in Platte City is $68,978 with a poverty rate of 6.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $934 per month, and the median house value is $170,600. The median age in Platte City is 30.8 years, 29.2 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
Platte City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Platte Citywas:
- White: 93.25%
- Black or African American: 3.84%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Asian: 0.63%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Platte City, Missouri is 5,005 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,005.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,691.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,570 | 93.25% |
| Black or African American | 188 | 3.84% |
| Two or More Races | 106 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.12% |
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Platte City Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,895 | 2.44 | 40.6 |
| Married | 688 | 2.89 | 74.3 |
| Non Family | 620 | 1.25 | 25.5 |
| Female | 374 | 3.2 | 21.1 |
| Male | 213 | 3.13 | 9.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 2.17% |
| High School Graduate | 990 | 34.11% |
| Some College | 815 | 28.08% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 5.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 553 | 19.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 300 | 10.34% |
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Platte City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,530 | 2,476 | 662 |
| Black | 183 | 173 | 148 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 109 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 80.87%.
Platte City Language by Age
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Platte City Language
96.70% of Platte City residents speak only English, while 3.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
Platte City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,126 | 252 | 6.11% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 50 | 23.04% |
6.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.46%
Male Poverty Rate
9.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Platte City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Platte City is Hispanic, with 23.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Platte City is White, with 6.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.61%.
Platte City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Platte City Married by Age and Sex
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Platte City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Platte City Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 11.81% |
| Black | 75 | 61.48% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 38.46% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 25.00% |
Platte City Veterans by Education
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0.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
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71.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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52.11%
Born in Platte City
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.78% of Platte City residents were born in the United States, with 52.11% having been born in Missouri. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,005 | 25 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 4,980 | 25 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 4,955 | 25 | 0.51% |
| 2018 | 4,930 | 15 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 4,915 | 48 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 4,867 | 40 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 4,827 | 22 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 4,805 | 27 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 4,778 | 17 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 4,761 | 42 | 0.89% |
| 2011 | 4,719 | 40 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 4,679 | 813 | 1.93% |
| 2000 | 3,866 | 919 | 2.75% |
| 1990 | 2,947 | 0.00% |