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 Woods, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

532

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.4%417

Asian

6.6%35

Two or More

6.6%35

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%23

Black

3.2%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%2

High School Diploma

17.9%70

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%19

Some College (1+ yr)

21.7%85

Associate's Degree

6.1%24

Bachelor's Degree

29.8%117

Master's Degree

12%47

Professional Degree

2%8

Doctorate

1.3%5

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

45.2%

Graduate+

15.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$334,400

Median Renti

$1,809

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.2%153

Renter-Occupied

26.8%56

Total Units

214

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%2

$50K–$100K

1.3%2

$100K–$150K

4.6%7

$150K–$200K

10.5%16

$200K–$300K

21.6%33

$300K–$500K

49.7%76

$500K–$1M

11.1%17

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%4

2000–2009

1.4%3

1990–1999

0.9%2

1980–1989

3.7%8

1970–1979

12.1%26

1960–1969

36%77

1950–1959

22.9%49

1940–1949

8.9%19

1939 or earlier

12.1%26

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

96.2%201

Electricity

3.8%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,458

Mean Household Incomei

$134,080

Per Capita Incomei

$52,598

Poverty Ratei

0.8%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

294

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1%2

$15K–$20K

1%2

$25K–$30K

1.9%4

$30K–$35K

3.8%8

$35K–$40K

1.4%3

$40K–$45K

1%2

$45K–$50K

2.4%5

$50K–$60K

3.3%7

$60K–$75K

9.6%20

$75K–$100K

11.5%24

$100K–$125K

11.5%24

$125K–$150K

26.8%56

$150K–$200K

11%23

$200K+

13.9%29

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

122.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.7%Insured

2.3%Uninsured