Platte County, MO

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2024 Population

110,371

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

39.1

1.03% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.02%

2.56% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$96,227

0.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$345,100

8.66% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

58,686

1.89% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Platte County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Platte County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platte County, MO are Park University (2,131 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pinnacle Career Institute (261 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Platte County, MO was $345,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

Most people in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Platte County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Platte County, MO borders Atchison County, KS, Leavenworth County, KS, Wyandotte County, KS, Buchanan County, MO, Clay County, MO, and Clinton County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Platte County, MO is home to a population of 110k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.74% of Platte County, MO residents were born outside of the country (6.34k people).

In 2024, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.6k people) in Platte County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.65k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Platte County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County, MO was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Platte County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platte County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.6k ± 437
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.22k ± 573
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
4.65k ± 564

7.15%

Hispanic Population

7.89k people

7.15% of the people in Platte County, MO are hispanic (7.89k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Platte County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,951 ± 5,011 people
India
23,410 ± 3,749 people
China
17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

Foreign-Born Population

5.74%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.34k people

5.9%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.41k people

As of 2024, 5.74% of Platte County, MO residents (6.34k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte County, MO was 5.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Platte County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,355 ± 368
Vietnam
1,733 ± 200
Gulf War (1990s)
1,209 ± 360

Platte County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Platte County, MO.

Economy

The economy of Platte County, MO employs 58.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Platte County, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (8,598 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,404 people), and Retail Trade (5,921 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($99,740), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,566), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,345).

Employment

Occupations

58.7k

2024 Value

± 1,897

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 57.6k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County, MO, are Management Occupations (8,393 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,751 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,729 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

58.7k

2024 Value

± 1,897

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 57.6k employees to 58.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,598 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,404 people), and Retail Trade (5,921 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Platte County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Platte County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,699

Median earning men ± $2,914

$46,504

Median earning women ± $1,441

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($103,427), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($79,580), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,264).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($79,519), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,688), and Wholesale Trade ($61,278).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

217
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
144
Construction
141
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$254k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$231k
Wholesale Trade
$222k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Platte County, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Platte County, MO awarded 2,392 degrees. The student population of Platte County, MO in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 3,991 male students and 3,131 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platte County, MO are White (1,095 and 47.2%), Hispanic or Latino (496 and 21.4%), Black or African American (375 and 16.2%), and Two or More Races (208 and 8.97%).

The largest universities in Platte County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Park University (2,131 and 89.1%) and Pinnacle Career Institute (261 and 10.9%).

The most popular majors in Platte County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (602 and 25.2%), Social Psychology (149 and 6.23%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (138 and 5.77%).

The median tuition cost in Platte County, MO for private four year colleges is $11,908.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2017 in Platte County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,122 (56% men and 44% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,122 students enrolled in Platte County, MO, 56% men and 44% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,920 records, of which 42.7% were women and 57.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
361 degrees awarded
Social Psychology
133 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
120 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platte County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 361 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Platte County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Park University
2,131 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute
261 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Park University with 2,131 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,302 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platte County, MO, which is 1.19 times more than the 1,090 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,095 degrees mean that there were 2.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 496 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,908) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,485) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Platte County, MO was $345,100 in 2024, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $317,600 to $345,100, a 8.66% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County, MO is 67.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Platte County, MO have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Platte County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.436%.

Housing

Property

$345,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,630

$29,573

Median Property Taxes

±$1,117

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Platte County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Platte County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.4%

Homeownership

2024

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.4% of the housing units in Platte County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Platte County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,227

Median Household Income

± $2,175

43.9k

Number of Households

± 1,541

In 2024, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Platte County, MO grew to $96,227 from the previous year's value of $95,748.

The following chart displays the households in Platte County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Platte County, MO is from Missouri.

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.4%)
Worked At Home (19.2%)
Carpooled (5.43%)

In 2024, 73.4% of workers in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (19.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.43%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County, MO have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Platte County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Platte County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Platte County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Platte County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.436%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County, MO (7.67k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Platte County, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 6.3% of the children was living in poverty in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 134 in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 313 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.9% of the population of Platte County, MO has health coverage, with 60.1% on employee plans, 5.72% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see 1,234 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1650 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 632 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,234 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Platte County, MO

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see an average of 1,234 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,234 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Platte County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.13%

Uninsured

60.1%

Employer Coverage

5.72%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County, MO grew by 3.9% from 5.9% to 6.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Platte County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54.8 in Platte County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Platte County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.5% in Platte County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Platte County, MO.