Platteville, WI

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2019 Population

12,264

0.301% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

22.5

0.881% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

30.6%

2.54% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$46,690

7.35% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$152,400

1.23% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

6,360

5.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Platteville, WI had a population of 12.3k people with a median age of 22.5 and a median household income of $46,690. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Platteville, WI declined from 12,301 to 12,264, a −0.301% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,495 to $46,690, a 7.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platteville, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.66%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.62%). 0% of the households in Platteville, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.9% of the residents in Platteville, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platteville, WI are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,964 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Platteville, WI was $152,400, and the homeownership rate was 46.1%. Most people in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Platteville, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Platteville, WI is home to a population of 12.3k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.38% of Platteville, WI residents were born outside of the country (414 people).

In 2019, there were 30.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Platteville, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 366 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 326 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platteville, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
11.2k ± 191
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
366 ± 155
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
326 ± 79

2.25%

Hispanic Population

276 people

2.25% of the people in Platteville, WI are hispanic (276 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Platteville, WI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.38%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

414 people

3.38%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

416 people

As of 2019, 3.38% of Platteville, WI residents (414 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Platteville, WI was 3.38%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Platteville, WI was 22.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 22, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 36. But people in Platteville, WI are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Platteville, WI residents was 23.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,679 ± 7,092 people
India
25,530 ± 3,914 people
China
15,562 ± 3,059 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,679 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 25,530 and China with 15,562.

Citizenship

97.9%

2019 Citizenship

98%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.9% of Platteville, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Platteville, WI was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
155 ± 69
Gulf War (1990s)
85 ± 73
Gulf War (2001-)
72 ± 96

Platteville, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin.

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Community Mobility

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

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Economy

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,130. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Platteville, WI employs 6.36k people. The largest industries in Platteville, WI are Educational Services (1,220 people), Accommodation & Food Services (897 people), and Retail Trade (821 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($45,076), Information ($41,818), and Construction ($36,223).

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,690

2019 value

± $5,433

7.35%

1 Year Growth

± 15.8%

Households in Platteville, WI have a median annual income of $46,690, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $43,495 in 2018, which represents a 7.35% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Platteville, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,653

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,399

$49,130

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,030

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

Asian
$52,790 ± $5,647
White
$50,361 ± $843
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$50,064 ± $38,727

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.05 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Platteville, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.45

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2019, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.637% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9610
Census Tract 9609

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

30.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platteville, WI (2.96k out of 9.67k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,614 ± 378
Black
331 ± 161
Hispanic
66 ± 84

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

6.36k

2019 Value

± 544

−5.27%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Platteville, WI declined at a rate of −5.27%, from 6.71k employees to 6.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platteville, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (777 people), Sales & Related Occupations (623 people), and Management Occupations (618 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platteville, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Platteville, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (777 people), Sales & Related Occupations (623 people), and Management Occupations (618 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Platteville, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.71 times higher than expected), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.08 times), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.65 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Platteville, WI, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,482), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($60,147), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($55,833).

Industries

Employment by Industries

6.36k

2019 Value

± 544

−5.27%

1 Year decline

± 12.5%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Platteville, WI declined at a rate of −5.27%, from 6.71k employees to 6.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platteville, WI, are Educational Services (1,220 people), Accommodation & Food Services (897 people), and Retail Trade (821 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Platteville, WI, by number of employees, are Educational Services (1,220 people), Accommodation & Food Services (897 people), and Retail Trade (821 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Platteville, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.92 times higher than expected), Educational Services (2.07 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.87 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Platteville, WI, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($45,076), Information ($41,818), and Construction ($36,223).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Platteville, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

49.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
81.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Dane County, WI
75.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
72.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

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.

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

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Platteville, WI awarded 1,964 degrees. The student population of Platteville, WI is skewed towards men, with 4,763 male students and 2,784 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platteville, WI are White (1,695 and 88.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (83 and 4.33%), Two or More Races (49 and 2.56%), and Black or African American (36 and 1.88%).

The largest universities in Platteville, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,964 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Platteville, WI are Mechanical Engineering (190 and 9.67%), General Business Administration & Management (169 and 8.6%), and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (168 and 8.55%).

The median tuition cost in Platteville, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,418 for in-state students and $14,693 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
190 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
169 degree-majorss awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
168 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platteville, WI was Mechanical Engineering with 190 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,964 degrees awarded

$6,418

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Platteville, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Platteville with 1,964 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,168

Degrees Awarded to Men

796

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,168 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platteville, WI, which is 1.47 times more than the 796 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Platteville, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,695 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
49 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Platteville, WI was White students. These 1,695 degrees mean that there were 20.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 83 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Platteville, WI was $152,400 in 2019, which is 0.634 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $154,300 to $152,400, a 1.23% decrease. The homeownership rate in Platteville, WI is 46.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Platteville, WI have an average commute time of 16.3 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 Value

$152,400

2019 Median

± $8,788

$154,300

2018 Median

± $7,080

In 2019, the median property value in Platteville, WI declined from to $152,400 from the previous year's value of $154,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Platteville, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Platteville, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$46,690

Median Household Income

± $5,433

4.13k

Number of Households

± 442

In 2019, the median household income of the 4.13k households in Platteville, WI grew to $46,690 from the previous year's value of $43,495.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Platteville, WI 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.

Rent vs Own

46.1%

2019 Homeownership

45.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 46.1% of the housing units in Platteville, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Platteville, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

16.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platteville, WI have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Platteville, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (72.5%)
Walked (14.2%)
Carpooled (5.45%)

In 2019, 72.5% of workers in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.45%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

95.6% of the population of Platteville, WI has health coverage, with 66% on employee plans, 8.8% on Medicaid, 8.54% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.314% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Grant County, WI see 2578 patients per year on average, which represents a 14% increase from the previous year (2261 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2236 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 804 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Columbia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Grant County, WI.

2,578 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grant County, WI

Primary care physicians in Grant County, WI see an average of 2,578 patients per year. This represents a 14% increase from the previous year (2,261 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.43%

Uninsured

66%

Employer Coverage

8.8%

Medicaid

8.54%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.314%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platteville, WI declined by 28.6% from 6.21% to 4.43%.

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