Platteville, WI

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2021 Population

11,774

2.8% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

22.8

0.441% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.6%

14.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,858

9.93% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,800

1.41% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,520

1.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Platteville, WI had a population of 11.8k people with a median age of 22.8 and a median household income of $46,858. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Platteville, WI declined from 12,113 to 11,774, a −2.8% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,626 to $46,858, a 9.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platteville, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.747%).

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.

98.6% of the residents in Platteville, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platteville, WI are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,840 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Platteville, WI was $157,800, and the homeownership rate was 43%.

Most people in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Platteville, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Platteville, WI is home to a population of 11.8k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.32% of Platteville, WI residents were born outside of the country (391 people).

In 2021, there were 27.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Platteville, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 384 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 336 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Platteville, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Platteville, WI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Platteville, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 194
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
384 ± 140
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
336 ± 94

2.47%

Hispanic Population

291 people

2.47% of the people in Platteville, WI are hispanic (291 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.32%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

391 people

3.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

477 people

As of 2021, 3.32% of Platteville, WI residents (391 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 Platteville, WI was 3.94%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
133 ± 71
Gulf War (1990s)
80 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
77 ± 66

Platteville, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platteville, WI employs 6.52k people. The largest industries in Platteville, WI are Educational Services (1,431 people), Retail Trade (1,067 people), and Manufacturing (879 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($52,321), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,179), and Finance & Insurance ($45,000).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.52k

2021 Value

± 587

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platteville, WI grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 6.45k employees to 6.52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platteville, WI, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (828 people), Sales & Related Occupations (628 people), and Production Occupations (628 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platteville, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.52k

2021 Value

± 587

1.16%

1 Year growth

± 12.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platteville, WI grew at a rate of 1.16%, from 6.45k employees to 6.52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platteville, WI, are Educational Services (1,431 people), Retail Trade (1,067 people), and Manufacturing (879 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$21,233

Median earning men ± $2,906

$21,051

Median earning women ± $5,004

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,930), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,096), and Construction ($38,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,114), Information ($34,891), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($31,422).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin.

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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 $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B 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
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

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%).

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

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.

Senator Elections

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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Platteville, WI awarded 1,840 degrees. The student population of Platteville, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,476 male students and 5,070 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platteville, WI are White (1,614 and 89.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (87 and 4.83%), Black or African American (31 and 1.72%), and Asian (28 and 1.55%).

The largest universities in Platteville, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,840 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Platteville, WI are Mechanical Engineering (198 and 10.8%), General Business Administration & Management (152 and 8.26%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (151 and 8.21%).

The median tuition cost in Platteville, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,418 for in-state students and $15,057 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Platteville, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,546 (62.6% men and 37.4% 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 2021 there were 13,546 students enrolled in Platteville, WI, 62.6% men and 37.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,888 records, of which 36.9% were women and 63.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
198 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
150 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
112 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platteville, WI was Mechanical Engineering with 198 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,840 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Platteville with 1,840 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,118 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platteville, WI, which is 1.55 times more than the 722 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,614 degrees mean that there were 18.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 87 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,418) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,426) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($200) 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 Wisconsin.

Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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 Platteville, WI was $157,800 in 2021, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,600 to $157,800, a 1.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Platteville, WI is 43%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Platteville, WI have an average commute time of 17.1 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

$157,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,804

$1,767

Median Property Taxes

±$266

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.

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

Rent vs Own

43%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43% of the housing units in Platteville, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Platteville, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

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).

Household Income

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

$46,858

Median Household Income

± $8,312

4.11k

Number of Households

± 483

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.11k households in Platteville, WI grew to $46,858 from the previous year's value of $42,626.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (71.4%)
Walked (15.7%)
Carpooled (4.96%)

In 2021, 71.4% of workers in Platteville, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.7%) and those who carpooled to work (4.96%).

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

17.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platteville, WI have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platteville, WI (2.41k out of 9.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

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.

Health

94.6% of the population of Platteville, WI has health coverage, with 61.4% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 7.36% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 0.283% 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 2858 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.9% increase from the previous year (2578 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 762 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

2,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grant County, WI

Primary care physicians in Grant County, WI see an average of 2,858 patients per year. This represents a 10.9% increase from the previous year (2,578 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 48.7% between 18 and 34 years, 21.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.79% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.37%

Uninsured

61.4%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

7.36%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

0.283%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platteville, WI grew by 3.59% from 5.19% to 5.37%.

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.