Platte Woods, MO

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2021 Population
515
8.69% 1-year decline
US Senator
Josh Hawley
Republican Party
US Senator
Eric Schmitt
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
41.5
1.22% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
2.14%
33.9% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$102,500
2.5% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$259,200
6.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Platte Woods, MO had a population of 515 people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $102,500. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Platte Woods, MO declined from 564 to 515, a −8.69% decrease and its median household income grew from $100,000 to $102,500, a 2.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte Woods, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.11%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), White (Hispanic) (2.52%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%).

None of the households in Platte Woods, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Platte Woods, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Platte Woods, MO was $259,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Platte Woods, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Platte Woods, MO was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Platte Woods, MO is home to a population of 515 people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.3% of Platte Woods, MO residents were born outside of the country (17 people).

In 2021, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (442 people) in Platte Woods, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Two+ (Hispanic) and 15 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.8%
2021 Citizenship
98.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Platte Woods, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Platte Woods, MO was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platte Woods, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    442 ± 121
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    16 ± 19.2
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    15 ± 22.5
6.6%
Hispanic Population
34 people

In 2021, there were 27.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (442 people) in Platte Woods, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Two+ (Hispanic) and 15 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.6% of the people in Platte Woods, MO are hispanic (34 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Platte Woods, MO as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.3%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
17 people
4.08%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
23 people

As of 2021, 3.3% of Platte Woods, MO residents (17 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platte Woods, MO was 4.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    9 ± 19
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    3 ± 13
  3. Korea
    2 ± 13

Platte Woods, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Platte Woods, MO employs 292 people. The largest industries in Platte Woods, MO are Retail Trade (50 people), Transportation & Warehousing (48 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($240,278), Public Administration ($122,917), and Wholesale Trade ($95,833).

Occupations

292
2021 Value
± 94
−10.4%
1 Year decline
± 49.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte Woods, MO declined at a rate of −10.4%, from 326 employees to 292 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte Woods, MO, are Sales & Related Occupations (59 people), Management Occupations (54 people), and Production Occupations (42 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte Woods, MO.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

292
2021 Value
± 94
−10.4%
1 Year decline
± 49.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte Woods, MO declined at a rate of −10.4%, from 326 employees to 292 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte Woods, MO, are Retail Trade (50 people), Transportation & Warehousing (48 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (25 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Platte Woods, MO, though some of these residents may live in Platte Woods, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$76,667
Median earning men ± $12,092
$31,154
Median earning women ± $5,847

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($180,938), Public Administration ($120,000), and Wholesale Trade ($95,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($122,917), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,857), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,250).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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
  1. $32.3B
  2. $30.8B
  3. $30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B
2020 Value in Missouri
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Missouri
103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

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

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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
  1. $24.9B
  2. $14.6B
  3. $14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

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.

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

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.

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The median property value in Platte Woods, MO was $259,200 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $243,600 to $259,200, a 6.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte Woods, MO is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Platte Woods, MO have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Platte Woods, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$259,200
Median Property Value 2021
±$24,905
$149
Median Property Taxes
±$44

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 Woods, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

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Rent vs Own

72.3%
Homeownership
2021
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 72.3% of the housing units in Platte Woods, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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Income by Location

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

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Household Income

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$102,500
Median Household Income
± $24,465
206
Number of Households
± 69

In 2021, the median household income of the 206 households in Platte Woods, MO grew to $102,500 from the previous year's value of $100,000.

The following chart displays the households in Platte Woods, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Platte Woods, MO is from Missouri.
0.457
2021 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.1%)
  3. Walked (2.86%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Platte Woods, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who walked to work (2.86%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte Woods, MO have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Platte Woods, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

2.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte Woods, MO (11 out of 515 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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95.1% of the population of Platte Woods, MO has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 2.72% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see 1228 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1256 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1746 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 839 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,228 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Platte County, MO

Primary care physicians in Platte County, MO see an average of 1,228 patients per year. This represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (1,256 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.4% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.85%
Uninsured
60.2%
Employer Coverage
2.72%
Medicaid
15.1%
Medicare
17.1%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte Woods, MO grew by 9.51% from 4.43% to 4.85%.

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

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