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.

Platteville, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,499

Median Agei

23.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%10,154

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%554

Black

2.7%311

Two or More

2.1%244

Asian

1.8%210

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Other

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%21

High School Diploma

20.5%1,040

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%461

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%731

Associate's Degree

7.3%372

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%1,118

Master's Degree

16.3%827

Professional Degree

1.5%77

Doctorate

3.7%189

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

43.7%

Graduate+

21.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,100

Median Renti

$863

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.5%1,631

Renter-Occupied

60.5%2,503

Total Units

4,559

Homeownership

39.5%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%70

$50K–$100K

2.5%41

$100K–$150K

14.1%230

$150K–$200K

29.1%474

$200K–$300K

24.4%398

$300K–$500K

23.5%383

$500K–$1M

2.1%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,083

Mean Household Incomei

$67,951

Per Capita Incomei

$26,379

Poverty Ratei

18.4%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

6,495

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%303

$10K–$15K

3.9%160

$15K–$20K

7.1%292

$20K–$25K

7.2%299

$25K–$30K

5.3%221

$30K–$35K

6%250

$35K–$40K

7%290

$40K–$45K

8.9%367

$45K–$50K

2.9%121

$50K–$60K

6.6%273

$60K–$75K

8%330

$75K–$100K

8.1%336

$100K–$125K

8.2%341

$125K–$150K

6.6%274

$150K–$200K

4.1%170

$200K+

2.6%107

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

222

Residentsi

286

Avg. Tenant Renti

$413/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers130 homes56% occupied$437/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 892 homes93% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

24.2%

Low income$22K–$34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

76.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14.8% of subsidized households are minority

41.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3092.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,922

Avg. Commutei

17 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,176

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

377(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured