Platteville, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
51,770
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
36.8
0.271% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
13%
3.35% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$66,858
3.9% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$200,700
7.73% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
25,827
0.34% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Platteville, WI 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.

99.2% of the residents in Platteville, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platteville, WI are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,567 degrees awarded in 2023) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (738 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Platteville, WI was $200,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Platteville, WI was 2 cars per household.

Platteville, WI borders Dubuque, IA and Madison, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Platteville, WI is home to a population of 51.8k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.52% of Platteville, WI residents were born outside of the country (786 people).

In 2024, there were 63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.1k people) in Platteville, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 764 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 587 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%
2024 Citizenship
99.3%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.2% of Platteville, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Platteville, WI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platteville, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    48.1k ± 144
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    764 ± 92
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    587 ± 117
2.57%
Hispanic Population
1.33k people

In 2024, there were 63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.1k people) in Platteville, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 764 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 587 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.57% of the people in Platteville, WI are hispanic (1.33k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Platteville, WI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    89,915 ± 7,306 people
  2. India
    21,992 ± 3,634 people
  3. China
    14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.52%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
786 people
1.31%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
678 people

As of 2024, 1.52% of Platteville, WI residents (786 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 Platteville, WI was 1.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    966 ± 146
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    557 ± 162
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    263 ± 69

Platteville, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.73 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Platteville, WI employs 25.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Platteville, WI were Manufacturing (3,942 people), Retail Trade (3,797 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,077 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,875), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($68,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,221).

Employment

Occupations

25.8k
2024 Value
± 848
−0.34%
1 Year decline
± 4.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Platteville, WI declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 25.9k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platteville, WI, are Management Occupations (3,134 people), Production Occupations (2,632 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,432 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platteville, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.8k
2024 Value
± 848
−0.34%
1 Year decline
± 4.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Platteville, WI declined at a rate of −0.34%, from 25.9k employees to 25.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platteville, WI, are Manufacturing (3,942 people), Retail Trade (3,797 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,077 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Platteville, WI, though some of these residents may live in Platteville, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,556
Median earning men ± $2,875
$36,183
Median earning women ± $1,314

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,707), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,399), and Public Administration ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($56,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,679), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,923).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% 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 13.3%.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 119
    Construction
  2. 100
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 66
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $130k
    Manufacturing
  2. $103k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $67.6k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin 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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Platteville, WI awarded 2,305 degrees. The student population of Platteville, WI in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 5,200 male students and 4,213 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platteville, WI are White (2,050 and 90.3%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 4.1%), Two or More Races (45 and 1.98%), and Black or African American (38 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Platteville, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,567 and 68%) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (738 and 32%).

The most popular majors in Platteville, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (171 and 7.42%), Mechanical Engineering (154 and 6.68%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (114 and 4.95%).

The median tuition cost in Platteville, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,827 for in-state students and $15,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Platteville, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 9,413 (55.2% men and 44.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 9,413 students enrolled in Platteville, WI, 55.2% men and 44.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,060 records, of which 43.9% were women and 56.1% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    89 degrees awarded
  2. Construction Management
    85 degrees awarded
  3. Mechanical Engineering
    154 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platteville, WI was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 89 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Wisconsin-Platteville
    1,567 degrees awarded
  2. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
    738 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Platteville with 1,567 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,164 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platteville, WI, which is 1.02 times more than the 1,141 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 2,050 degrees mean that there were 22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 93 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,827) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,488) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,987) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Platteville, WI was $200,700 in 2024, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $186,300 to $200,700, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Platteville, WI is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Platteville, WI have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Platteville, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$200,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,671
$13,935
Median Property Taxes
±$506

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 Platteville, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

69.8%
Homeownership
2024
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Platteville, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$66,858
Median Household Income
± $2,270
20k
Number of Households
± 708

In 2024, the median household income of the 20k households in Platteville, WI grew to $66,858 from the previous year's value of $64,349.

The following chart displays the households in Platteville, WI 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Platteville, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (75.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.3%)
  3. Walked (6.43%)

In 2024, 75.5% of workers in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who walked to work (6.43%).

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.

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platteville, WI have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Platteville, WI 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 Platteville, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Platteville, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platteville, WI (6.24k out of 48.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Platteville, WI 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.

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Health

92% of the population of Platteville, WI has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,251 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,251 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.6% were men and 48.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.01%
Uninsured
51.8%
Employer Coverage
12.8%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.18%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platteville, WI grew by 7.19% from 7.47% to 8.01%.

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