Platte Population

2010–2026

1,217

2026 projection

6.1% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Platte. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,217-131.06%
20251,230-50.40%
20241,23500.00%
20231,235-131.04%
20221,24800.00%
20211,248-483.70%
20201,296+40.31%
20191,292+60.47%
20181,286-90.69%
20171,295+80.62%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Platte has a population change lower than Charles Mix County, South Dakota, and the U.S.

  • South Dakota+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Charles Mix County−0.5%
  • Platte−4.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Platte Demographics

35.6median age

Median age

Female39.5 yrs
Male34 yrs

Adults

875
224 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults651 other adults

Sex

Female 44.4% · 515Male 55.6% · 646

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 12 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Platte Income

$72,700median household income

Median household income

$72,700

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$49,211

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.7%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Platte Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%52%52%
Never married31%36%26%
Divorced9%7%10%
Widowed6%2%12%
Separated2%3%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201