Platte County, Wyoming
WY · FIPS 56031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,612 | — | #2,598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,718 | -9.9% | #1,364 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #476 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $297,900 | +5.7% | #641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | -32.8% | #2,259 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -38.6% | #327 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Platte County has a population of 8,612, making it the #2,598 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Platte County is $67,718, ranking #1,364 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Platte County is $297,900 (+5.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $781/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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78.5% of residents in Platte County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.4% below the national rate.
About Platte County, Wyoming
Platte County, Wyoming has a total population of 8,612, making it the 2,598th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Platte County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Platte County is $67,718, which ranks #1,364 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Platte County is $297,900, 5.7% above the national median. Renters in Platte County pay a median gross rent of $781 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Platte County, 20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.
Platte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.8%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Platte County, Wyoming comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.