Platte County, MO

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2020 Population

102,848

2.15% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roy Blunt

Republican Party

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

38.3

0.262% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

6.86%

5.39% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$82,448

2.56% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$238,800

5.43% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

55,210

2.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Platte County, MO had a population of 103k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $82,448. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Platte County, MO grew from 100,682 to 102,848, a 2.15% increase and its median household income grew from $80,393 to $82,448, a 2.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%).

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 (2,697 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Platte County, MO was $238,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 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.

Population & Diversity

Platte County, MO is home to a population of 103k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.41% of Platte County, MO residents were born outside of the country (5.57k people).

In 2020, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.5k people) in Platte County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.84k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Platte County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County, MO was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
82.5k ± 174
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.68k ± 402
White (Hispanic)
3.84k ± 404

6.29%

Hispanic Population

6.47k people

6.29% of the people in Platte County, MO are hispanic (6.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
39,519 ± 4,865 people
India
21,572 ± 3,600 people
China
19,039 ± 3,382 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 39,519 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,572 and China with 19,039.

Foreign-Born Population

5.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.57k people

5.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.55k people

As of 2020, 5.41% of Platte County, MO residents (5.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte County, MO was 5.51%, 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

Vietnam
2,191 ± 312
Gulf War (2001-)
1,916 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
1,382 ± 483

Platte County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platte County, MO employs 55.2k people. The largest industries in Platte County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,466 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,534 people), and Retail Trade (5,360 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($105,132), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,857), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($69,635).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,900. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.2k

2020 Value

± 1,813

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 4.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 53.9k employees to 55.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County, MO, are Management Occupations (7,481 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,699 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,160 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.2k

2020 Value

± 1,813

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 4.37%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 53.9k employees to 55.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,466 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,534 people), and Retail Trade (5,360 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

$53,953

Median earning men ± $1,801

$39,326

Median earning women ± $2,177

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($69,960), Manufacturing ($69,394), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,050).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,316), Wholesale Trade ($51,795), and Manufacturing ($51,369).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,001
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
645
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
606
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$772k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$620k
Manufacturing
$432k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.9B) and Pharmaceuticals ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Missouri.

$312B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $312B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$26.1B
Texas
$15.4B
Kansas
$15.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $26.1B, followed by Texas with $15.4B and Kansas and $15.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Platte County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 50.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.57%).

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.57%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Platte County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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

Roy Blunt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Platte County, MO awarded 2,697 degrees. The student population of Platte County, MO in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 5,286 male students and 4,879 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platte County, MO are White (1,254 and 47.4%), followed by Black or African American (475 and 18%), Hispanic or Latino (469 and 17.7%), and Two or More Races (186 and 7.04%).

The largest universities in Platte County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Park University (2,697 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Platte County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (836 and 31%), Social Psychology (264 and 9.79%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (176 and 6.53%).

The median tuition cost in Platte County, MO for private four year colleges is $8,251.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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 2020 was 10,165 (52% men and 48% 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

In 2020 there were 10,165 students enrolled in Platte County, MO, 52% men and 48% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,396 records, of which 46.6% were women and 53.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
474 degree-majors awarded
Social Psychology
233 degree-majors awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
153 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platte County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 474 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

Park University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,697 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Park University with 2,697 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 1,378 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platte County, MO, which is 1.04 times more than the 1,319 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,254 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 475 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,251) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.599% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.508% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (823k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Platte County, MO was $238,800 in 2020, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $226,500 to $238,800, a 5.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County, MO is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Platte County, MO have an average commute time of 23.9 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.

Median household income in Platte County, MO is $82,448. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Platte County, MO was Census Tract 302.08 with a value of $151,250, followed by Census Tract 303.06 and Census Tract 304.01, with respective values of $140,282 and $118,817.

In 2021, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.622%.

Housing

Property

$238,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,030

$26,808

Median Property Taxes

±$1,102

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

67.2%

Homeownership

2020

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.2% of the housing units in Platte County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 302.08
Census Tract 303.06
Census Tract 304.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Platte County, MO was Census Tract 302.08 with a value of $151,250, followed by Census Tract 303.06 and Census Tract 304.01, with respective values of $140,282 and $118,817.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Platte County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$82,448

Median Household Income

± $2,996

39.9k

Number of Households

± 1,485

In 2020, the median household income of the 39.9k households in Platte County, MO grew to $82,448 from the previous year's value of $80,393.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2020, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Worked At Home (8.45%)
Carpooled (7.94%)

In 2020, 81.9% of workers in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.45%) and those who carpooled to work (7.94%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County, MO have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% 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 2021, 10.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.622%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

6.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County, MO (6.7k out of 97.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

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

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 2021, 6.5% of the children was living in poverty in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 134 in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2021, 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.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Platte County, MO has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 5.47% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.66% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Missouri was $8,107 in 2014. This is a 3.14% increase from the previous year ($7,860).

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see 1256 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.78% increase from the previous year (1234 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1684 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 941 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Missouri. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Missouri, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,256 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Platte County, MO

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see an average of 1,256 patients per year. This represents a 1.78% increase 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Missouri across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.27%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

5.47%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.66%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County, MO declined by 9.4% from 5.81% to 5.27%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.9 in Platte County, MO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 27.3% in Platte County, MO.

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

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