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Platte County

State:
Wyoming
County Seat:
Wheatland

Platte County's estimated 2025 population is 8,334 with a growth rate of -1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Platte County is the 18th largest county in Wyoming. The 2010 population was 8,665 and has seen a growth of -3.82% since that time.

8,334
Total Population
4
Population Density (miĀ²)
18
Population Rank (State)
-106 -1.26%
Annual Population Growth

Platte County Population

Platte County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Platte County includes 87.79% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,55587.79%
Two or more races95011.04%
Black or African American320.37%
Native American310.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander290.34%
Other race90.1%
Asian00%

Platte County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Platte County's average per capita income is $45,151. Household income levels show a median of $66,299. The poverty rate stands at 10.22%.

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$87,164-
Families$72,060$91,707
Households$66,299$82,117
Non Families$38,676$52,964

$45,151

Average Income

$66,299

Median Household Income

10.22%

Poverty Rate