Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Platte City, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,824

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.8%4,137

Hispanic/Latino

4.6%221

Two or More

3.6%173

Black

2.9%138

Asian

1.7%80

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%48

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%216

High School Diploma

29.6%951

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%356

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%574

Associate's Degree

6.6%211

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%458

Master's Degree

6.3%203

Professional Degree

2.8%89

Doctorate

0.8%27

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

24.1%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,800

Median Renti

$1,226

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.8%975

Renter-Occupied

52.2%1,066

Total Units

2,286

Homeownership

47.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%57

$100K–$150K

21.8%213

$150K–$200K

19.5%190

$200K–$300K

29.1%284

$300K–$500K

20.1%196

$500K–$1M

3.6%35

Rent Distribution

Under $500

127

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

202

$1,500–$2,000

214

$2,000+

102

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%5

2010–2019

3.7%85

2000–2009

22.4%512

1990–1999

10.4%237

1980–1989

10.1%231

1970–1979

17%388

1960–1969

17.9%409

1950–1959

6.1%139

1940–1949

4.3%99

1939 or earlier

7.9%181

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.6%1,115

Electricity

44.1%900

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,498

Mean Household Incomei

$77,233

Per Capita Incomei

$33,801

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

2,626

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.5%234

$10K–$15K

2.4%49

$15K–$20K

10.6%217

$20K–$25K

1.8%37

$25K–$30K

0.4%9

$30K–$35K

2.9%59

$35K–$40K

4.5%91

$40K–$45K

1.8%37

$45K–$50K

3.7%76

$50K–$60K

1.3%27

$60K–$75K

12.3%252

$75K–$100K

15.1%309

$100K–$125K

9.4%191

$125K–$150K

12.3%251

$150K–$200K

5.8%119

$200K+

4.1%83

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

941.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,542

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,535

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

401(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.4%Insured

2.6%Uninsured