Platte County, MO

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2021 Population

105,189

2.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.522% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.98%

16.9% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$85,031

3.13% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$251,100

5.15% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

55,806

1.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Platte County, MO had a population of 105k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $85,031. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Platte County, MO grew from 102,848 to 105,189, a 2.28% increase and its median household income grew from $82,448 to $85,031, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Platte County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.98%), White (Hispanic) (3.08%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

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.

98% of the residents in Platte County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Platte County, MO are Park University (2,692 degrees awarded in 2021) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (302 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Platte County, MO was $251,100, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 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.

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Population & Diversity

Platte County, MO is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.48% of Platte County, MO residents were born outside of the country (5.77k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.6k people) in Platte County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Platte County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Platte County, MO was 97.8%, 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)
83.6k ± 272
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.73k ± 481
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.18k ± 592

6.46%

Hispanic Population

6.79k people

6.46% of the people in Platte County, MO are hispanic (6.79k 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
38,663 ± 4,812 people
India
21,758 ± 3,615 people
China
18,328 ± 3,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 38,663 Missouri residents, followed by India with 21,758 and China with 18,328.

Foreign-Born Population

5.48%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.77k people

5.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.57k people

As of 2021, 5.48% of Platte County, MO residents (5.77k 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 County, MO was 5.41%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,127 ± 300
Vietnam
2,051 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
1,486 ± 388

Platte County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Platte County, MO employs 55.8k people. The largest industries in Platte County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,696 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,076 people), and Retail Trade (5,048 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($110,972), Utilities ($110,357), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,692).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,079. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.8k

2021 Value

± 1,856

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 4.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 55.2k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Platte County, MO, are Management Occupations (7,844 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,462 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,872 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Platte County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.8k

2021 Value

± 1,856

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 4.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Platte County, MO grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 55.2k employees to 55.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Platte County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,696 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,076 people), and Retail Trade (5,048 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

$56,914

Median earning men ± $2,412

$41,409

Median earning women ± $1,417

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($73,958), Manufacturing ($73,254), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,060).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($57,868), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,783), and Wholesale Trade ($54,221).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 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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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 $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.

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.

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
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$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).

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%).

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.

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

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.

US Representative 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 2021, universities in Platte County, MO awarded 2,994 degrees. The student population of Platte County, MO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 4,919 male students and 4,253 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Platte County, MO are White (1,373 and 46.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (639 and 21.7%), Black or African American (487 and 16.6%), and Two or More Races (200 and 6.81%).

The largest universities in Platte County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Park University (2,692 and 89.9%) and Pinnacle Career Institute (177302) (302 and 10.1%).

The most popular majors in Platte County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (885 and 29.6%), Social Psychology (257 and 8.58%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (188 and 6.28%).

The median tuition cost in Platte County, MO for private four year colleges is $8,413.

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 2021 was 9,172 (53.6% men and 46.4% 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

In 2021 there were 9,172 students enrolled in Platte County, MO, 53.6% men and 46.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,974 records, of which 44.1% were women and 55.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
502 degrees awarded
Social Psychology
223 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
152 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Platte County, MO was General Business Administration & Management with 502 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

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Park University
2,692 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Career Institute (177302)
302 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Park University with 2,692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,490 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Platte County, MO, which is 0.991 times less than the 1,504 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 1,373 degrees mean that there were 2.15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 639 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 ($8,413) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,485) 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 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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Platte County, MO was $251,100 in 2021, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $238,800 to $251,100, a 5.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Platte County, MO is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Platte County, MO have an average commute time of 24 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 $85,031. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Platte County, MO was Census Tract 302.08 with a value of $154,219, followed by Census Tract 303.06 and Census Tract 304.01, with respective values of $151,250 and $123,750.

In 2022, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.854%.

Housing

Property

$251,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,137

$28,050

Median Property Taxes

±$1,176

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

66.5%

Homeownership

2021

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.5% of the housing units in Platte County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

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 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Platte County, MO was Census Tract 302.08 with a value of $154,219, followed by Census Tract 303.06 and Census Tract 304.01, with respective values of $151,250 and $123,750.

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.

$85,031

Median Household Income

± $2,983

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,513

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Platte County, MO grew to $85,031 from the previous year's value of $82,448.

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

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.

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 2021

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (7.4%)

In 2021, 79.6% of workers in Platte County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.4%).

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

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Platte County, MO have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.63% 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 2022, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.854%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

5.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Platte County, MO (6.22k out of 104k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 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 2022, 6.3% of the children was living in poverty in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.3%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 134 in Platte County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, 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

94.3% of the population of Platte County, MO has health coverage, with 61.6% on employee plans, 5.35% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.7% 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.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.66%

Uninsured

61.6%

Employer Coverage

5.35%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.7%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Platte County, MO grew by 7.4% from 5.27% to 5.66%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.9 in Platte County, MO.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.2% in Platte County, MO.

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

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