Platteville, CO

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2,917
TOTAL POPULATION
1,418
MALE POPULATION
1,499
FEMALE POPULATION
94.60
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.71
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,070
PER CAPITA INCOME
$87,227
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$76,406
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,670
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Platteville Zip Codes

Platteville Area Codes

Race in Platteville

The most populous races in Platteville are White / Caucasian (2,162 | 74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,200 | 41.1%), and Two or more Races (387 | 13.3%).
Race in Platteville
Race# Population% Population
Asian100.3%
Black / African American60.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,20041.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,16274.1%
Two or more Races38713.3%
Some other Race35212.1%
Total2,917100.0%

Ancestry in Platteville

The most populous ancestries reported in Platteville are Mexican (1,157 | 39.7%), German (549 | 18.8%), Irish (349 | 12.0%), English (133 | 4.6%), and American (131 | 4.5%), together accounting for 79.5% of all Platteville residents.
Ancestry in Platteville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1314.5%
Bhutanese50.2%
Burmese50.2%
Cherokee913.1%
Chippewa60.2%
Croatian70.2%
Czech100.3%
Dutch200.7%
English1334.6%
European1053.6%
French311.1%
German54918.8%
German Russian200.7%
Greek80.3%
Irish34912.0%
Italian200.7%
Mexican1,15739.7%
Norwegian90.3%
Polish331.1%
Portuguese80.3%
Scandinavian60.2%
Scotch-Irish260.9%
Scottish120.4%
Sioux90.3%
Sri Lankan70.2%
Swedish260.9%
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Immigrants in Platteville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Platteville came from Central America (246 | 8.4%), Latin America (246 | 8.4%), Mexico (246 | 8.4%), Europe (33 | 1.1%), and Germany (33 | 1.1%), together accounting for 27.5% of all Platteville residents.
Immigrants in Platteville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America2468.4%
Europe331.1%
Germany331.1%
Latin America2468.4%
Mexico2468.4%
Western Europe331.1%
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Sex and Age in Platteville

Sex and Age in Platteville

The most populous age groups in Platteville are 25 to 29 Years (142 | 10.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (171 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years128 (9.0%)56 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Years16 (1.1%)124 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years94 (6.6%)70 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years64 (4.5%)162 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Years138 (9.7%)59 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years142 (10.0%)171 (11.4%)
30 to 34 Years108 (7.6%)154 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Years62 (4.4%)46 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years71 (5.0%)78 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years59 (4.2%)83 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years130 (9.2%)104 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years83 (5.9%)102 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years133 (9.4%)70 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years39 (2.8%)63 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years58 (4.1%)75 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years51 (3.6%)42 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years36 (2.5%)15 (1.0%)
85 Years and over6 (0.4%)25 (1.7%)
Total1,418 (100.0%)1,499 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Platteville

Median Family Size in Platteville

The median family size in Platteville is 3.62 persons per family, with married-couple families (501 | 75.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (57 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Platteville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple501 (75.1%)3.79
Single Male/Father57 (8.6%)2.86
Single Female/Mother109 (16.3%)3.25
Total Families667 (100.0%)3.62

Median Household Size in Platteville

The median household size in Platteville is 2.99 persons per household, with married-couple households (501 | 51.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4 persons per household. non-family households (309 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Platteville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple501 (51.3%)4.00
Single Male/Father57 (5.8%)3.40
Single Female/Mother109 (11.2%)3.39
Non-family309 (31.7%)1.13
Total Households976 (100.0%)2.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in Platteville

Out of a total of 976 households in Platteville, 667 (68.3%) are family households, while 309 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 303, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 269.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Platteville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-269 (27.6%)
2-Person Households303 (31.0%)40 (4.1%)
3-Person Households101 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households118 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households62 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households53 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households30 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total667 (68.3%)309 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Platteville

Fertility by Age in Platteville

Average fertility rate in Platteville is 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 227.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Platteville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years87 (100.0%)227.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total87 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Platteville

52.9% of women with births (87) in Platteville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 47.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Platteville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years46 (52.9%)41 (47.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (52.9%)41 (47.1%)

Fertility by Education in Platteville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Platteville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma4 (4.6%)16.0
College or Associate's Degree27 (31.0%)152.0
Bachelor's Degree56 (64.4%)406.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total87 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Platteville

47.1% of women with births in Platteville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 60.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Platteville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Bachelor's Degree34 (60.7%)22 (39.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (52.9%)41 (47.1%)

Income in Platteville

Income Overview in Platteville

Per Capita Income in Platteville is $35,070, while median incomes of families and households are $87,227 and $76,406 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,917$35,070
Median Family Income667$87,227
Mean Family Income667$102,147
Median Household Income976$76,406
Mean Household Income976$95,139
Income Deficit667$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,91738.65%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,91761.35¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,9170.37

Earnings by Sex in Platteville

Average Earnings in Platteville are $41,788, $54,583 for men and $33,485 for women, a difference of 38.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Platteville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male827 (50.8%)$54,583
Female800 (49.2%)$33,485
Total1,627 (100.0%)$41,788

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Platteville

The most common earnings brackets in Platteville are $100,000+ for men (180 | 21.8%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (78 | 9.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Platteville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (0.9%)58 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (0.9%)73 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)22 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99943 (5.2%)27 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (3.0%)78 (9.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (1.0%)19 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49920 (2.4%)34 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (0.2%)16 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99926 (3.1%)47 (5.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (4.3%)66 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99975 (9.1%)31 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99962 (7.5%)59 (7.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99948 (5.8%)60 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99919 (2.3%)33 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999121 (14.6%)71 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99953 (6.4%)32 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (7.0%)47 (5.9%)
$100,000+180 (21.8%)27 (3.4%)
Total827 (100.0%)800 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Platteville

Average earnings in Platteville are $59,301 for men and $37,250 for women, a difference of 37.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,063, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $47,436. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,354, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,933.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$47,436$0
High School Diploma$58,934$33,933
College or Associate's Degree$66,875$46,364
Bachelor's Degree$79,063$40,893
Graduate Degree--
Total$59,301$37,250

Family Income in Platteville

Family Income Brackets in Platteville

According to the Platteville family income data, there are 189 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Platteville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999253.7%
$15,000 to $24,999162.4%
$25,000 to $34,99981.2%
$35,000 to $49,999477.0%
$50,000 to $74,99917726.5%
$75,000 to $99,99918928.3%
$100,000 to $149,99913920.8%
$150,000 to $199,999152.2%
$200,000+517.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Platteville

7+ person families (30 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Platteville with $109,583 per family, while 2-person families (309 | 46.3%) have the highest median income of $37,092 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Platteville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families309 (46.3%)$74,183
3-Person Families138 (20.7%)$79,000
4-Person Families75 (11.2%)$94,205
5-Person Families62 (9.3%)$92,813
6-Person Families53 (8.0%)$87,011
7+ Person Families30 (4.5%)$109,583
Total667 (100.0%)$87,227

Family Income by Number of Earners in Platteville

The median family income in Platteville is $87,227, with families comprising 3+ earners (114) having the highest median family income of $118,750, while families with no earners (108) have the lowest median family income of $56,250, accounting for 17.1% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Platteville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners108 (16.2%)$56,250
1 Earner117 (17.5%)$67,250
2 Earners328 (49.2%)$87,188
3+ Earners114 (17.1%)$118,750
Total667 (100.0%)$87,227

Household Income in Platteville

Household Income Brackets in Platteville

With 266 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Platteville, accounting for 27.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Platteville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999464.7%
$15,000 to $24,999242.5%
$25,000 to $34,999313.2%
$35,000 to $49,99911211.5%
$50,000 to $74,99926627.3%
$75,000 to $99,99921121.6%
$100,000 to $149,99918318.8%
$150,000 to $199,999262.7%
$200,000+777.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Platteville

The median household income in Platteville is $76,406, with the highest median household income of $90,814 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 328 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $62,000, with 228 households (23.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Platteville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years36 (3.7%)$75,000
25 to 44 Years328 (33.6%)$90,814
45 to 64 Years384 (39.3%)$73,077
65+ Years228 (23.4%)$62,000
Total976 (100.0%)$76,406

Poverty in Platteville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville

With 5.8% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Platteville, 75 year old and over males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (30.1%) and 87 females (46.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)7 (6.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years8 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (14.6%)12 (8.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)22 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)8 (6.5%)
45 to 54 Years14 (7.4%)87 (46.5%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (9.3%)10 (7.2%)
75 Years and over28 (30.1%)7 (8.5%)
Total82 (5.8%)153 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville

According to the poverty statistics in Platteville, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years128 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (100.0%)103 (93.6%)
12 to 14 Years86 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)
15 Years32 (80.0%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years134 (85.4%)138 (92.0%)
25 to 34 Years250 (100.0%)303 (93.2%)
35 to 44 Years133 (100.0%)116 (93.5%)
45 to 54 Years175 (92.6%)100 (53.5%)
55 to 64 Years216 (100.0%)172 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years88 (90.7%)128 (92.7%)
75 Years and over65 (69.9%)75 (91.5%)
Total1,336 (94.2%)1,346 (89.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Platteville

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Platteville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total501 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Platteville

According to the poverty data in Platteville, 22.8% or 13 single-father households and 18.3% or 20 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (86.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (22.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Platteville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (86.7%)12 (22.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (14.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (22.8%)20 (18.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Platteville

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Platteville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)25 (36.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (8.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)33 (19.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Platteville

Employment by Class of Employer in Platteville

Among the 1,516 employed individuals in Platteville, private company employees (1,025 | 67.6%), local government employees (211 | 13.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (97 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Platteville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,02567.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)533.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)785.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations976.4%
Local Government Employees21113.9%
State Government Employees453.0%
Federal Government Employees70.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,516100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Platteville

According to the labor force statistics for Platteville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,375), 70.3% or 1,670 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 145 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.0% or 249 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.7% or 66 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Platteville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years95 (55.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years185 (93.9%)66 (35.7%)
25 to 29 Years252 (80.5%)9 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years249 (95.0%)15 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years196 (76.3%)8 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years348 (92.6%)48 (13.8%)
55 to 59 Years165 (89.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years110 (54.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over27 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,670 (70.3%)145 (8.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Platteville

According to labor force statistics for Platteville, 82.7% of individuals (1,320) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,596) are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 81 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 94.5% or 345 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.8% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School345 (94.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma349 (68.0%)71 (13.8%)
College / Associate Degree412 (86.2%)28 (5.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher214 (89.2%)9 (3.7%)
Total1,320 (82.7%)97 (6.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Platteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Platteville are Management (138 | 9.1%), Community & Social Service (93 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78 | 5.1%), Business & Financial (67 | 4.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (63 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Platteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Platteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (90.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management89 (64.5%)49 (35.5%)
Business & Financial19 (28.4%)48 (71.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science57 (90.5%)6 (9.5%)
Computers & Mathematics21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (12.9%)81 (87.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12 (25.5%)35 (74.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating9 (11.5%)69 (88.5%)
Health Technologists9 (22.0%)32 (78.0%)
Total (Category)186 (42.4%)253 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Platteville are Cleaning & Maintenance (99 | 6.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 4.8%), Healthcare Support (32 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (21 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (5 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Platteville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Platteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (90.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Security & Protection5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving7 (9.6%)66 (90.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance61 (61.6%)38 (38.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)73 (31.7%)157 (68.3%)
Total (Overall)775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Platteville are Office & Administration (182 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (83 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Platteville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (9.6%)75 (90.4%)
Office & Administration35 (19.2%)147 (80.8%)
Total (Category)43 (16.2%)222 (83.8%)
Total (Overall)775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Platteville are Construction & Extraction (232 | 15.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (71 | 4.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Platteville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction226 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)297 (92.5%)24 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Platteville are Material Moving (121 | 7.9%), Transportation (75 | 4.9%), and Production (72 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Platteville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production54 (75.0%)18 (25.0%)
Transportation70 (93.3%)5 (6.7%)
Material Moving52 (43.0%)69 (57.0%)
Total (Category)176 (65.7%)92 (34.3%)
Total (Overall)775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Platteville

Employment Industries in Platteville

The major employment industries in Platteville include Construction (213 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (202 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (162 | 10.6%), Professional & Scientific (124 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (116 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Platteville

Employment Industries by Sex in Platteville

The Platteville industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Platteville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction47 (90.4%)5 (9.6%)
Construction199 (93.4%)14 (6.6%)
Manufacturing61 (68.5%)28 (31.5%)
Wholesale Trade18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Retail Trade45 (22.3%)157 (77.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information14 (50.0%)14 (50.0%)
Finance & Insurance11 (30.6%)25 (69.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific79 (63.7%)45 (36.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support33 (82.5%)7 (17.5%)
Educational Services20 (27.8%)52 (72.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)162 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services20 (17.2%)96 (82.8%)
Public Administration33 (31.1%)73 (68.9%)
Total775 (50.9%)748 (49.1%)

Education in Platteville

School Enrollment in Platteville

The most common levels of schooling among the 642 students in Platteville are high school (156 | 24.3%), middle school (125 | 19.5%), and elementary school (94 | 14.6%).
School Enrollment in Platteville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7812.1%
Kindergarten548.4%
Elementary School9414.6%
Middle School12519.5%
High School15624.3%
College / Undergraduate9114.2%
Graduate / Professional446.9%
Total642100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Platteville

Out of a total of 642 students who are enrolled in schools in Platteville, 73 (11.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 569 (88.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 78 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Platteville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old134 (95.7%)6 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds135 (82.3%)29 (17.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds92 (87.6%)13 (12.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total569 (88.6%)73 (11.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Platteville

Business (98 | 30.7%), psychology (53 | 16.6%), engineering (30 | 9.4%), arts & humanities (28 | 8.8%), and science & technology (21 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 319 individuals in Platteville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Platteville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics61.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural134.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology5316.6%
Social Sciences144.4%
Engineering309.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies103.1%
Science & Technology216.6%
Business9830.7%
Education216.6%
Literature & Languages113.5%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications144.4%
Arts & Humanities288.8%
Total319100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Platteville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Platteville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Platteville are males with 3 vehicles (350, accounting for 45.3%) and females with 3 vehicles (336, making up 47.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Platteville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)8 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle80 (10.3%)104 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles138 (17.8%)135 (18.2%)
3 Vehicles350 (45.3%)336 (45.2%)
4 Vehicles145 (18.8%)72 (9.7%)
5 or more Vehicles60 (7.8%)88 (11.8%)
Total773 (100.0%)743 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Platteville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Platteville are 30 to 34 minutes (252 commuters, 17.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (215 commuters, 14.6%), and 40 to 44 minutes (176 commuters, 12.0%).
Commute Time in Platteville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes211.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1006.8%
10 to 14 Minutes16111.0%
15 to 19 Minutes865.9%
20 to 24 Minutes21514.6%
25 to 29 Minutes896.1%
30 to 34 Minutes25217.2%
35 to 39 Minutes463.1%
40 to 44 Minutes17612.0%
45 to 59 Minutes15810.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1258.5%
90 or more Minutes392.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Platteville

The most common commute times in Platteville are 30 to 34 minutes (193 commuters, 25.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (120 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Platteville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes10 (1.3%)11 (1.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes46 (5.9%)54 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes41 (5.3%)120 (17.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes20 (2.6%)66 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes107 (13.8%)108 (15.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes17 (2.2%)72 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes193 (25.0%)59 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes22 (2.9%)24 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes140 (18.1%)36 (5.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes65 (8.4%)93 (13.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes101 (13.1%)24 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes11 (1.4%)28 (4.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Platteville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Platteville are 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM (197, 25.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (149, 21.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Platteville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM62 (8.0%)96 (13.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM197 (25.5%)93 (13.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM48 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM145 (18.8%)34 (4.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM33 (4.3%)47 (6.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM127 (16.4%)149 (21.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (3.0%)30 (4.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM67 (8.7%)33 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (1.3%)34 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)97 (14.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)19 (2.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM47 (6.1%)24 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM14 (1.8%)39 (5.6%)
Total773 (100.0%)695 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Platteville

Occupancy by Ownership in Platteville

Of the total 976 dwellings in Platteville, owner-occupied units account for 838 (85.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 138 (14.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Platteville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units83885.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units13814.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units976100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Platteville

Occupancy by Household Size in Platteville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26927.6%
2-Person Household34335.1%
3-Person Household10110.3%
4+ Person Household26327.0%
Total Housing Units976100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Platteville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Platteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household222 (82.5%)47 (17.5%)
2-Person Household281 (81.9%)62 (18.1%)
3-Person Household96 (95.1%)5 (5.0%)
4+ Person Household239 (90.9%)24 (9.1%)
Total Housing Units838 (85.9%)138 (14.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Platteville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School107 (84.3%)20 (15.8%)
High School Diploma229 (73.9%)81 (26.1%)
College/Associate Degree311 (89.4%)37 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher191 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Platteville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Platteville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21922.4%
35 to 44 Years14514.9%
45 to 54 Years15616.0%
55 to 64 Years22823.4%
65 to 74 Years11712.0%
75 to 84 Years949.6%
85 Years and Over171.7%
Total976100.0%

Housing Finances in Platteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Platteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Platteville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied838 (85.9%)$85,391
Renter-Occupied138 (14.1%)$70,769
Average976 (100.0%)$76,406

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Platteville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Platteville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (1.5%)33 (23.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (0.9%)8 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (3.0%)6 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99999 (11.8%)13 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999222 (26.5%)44 (31.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999177 (21.1%)34 (24.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999183 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more103 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total838 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Platteville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Platteville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (3.6%)13 (9.4%)
$300 to $49994 (11.2%)20 (14.5%)
$500 to $799120 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99943 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499144 (17.2%)70 (50.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999194 (23.2%)27 (19.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499191 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99922 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total838 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Platteville

Housing Structures in Platteville

Housing Structures in Platteville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached75076.8%
Single Unit, Attached232.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments202.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments333.4%
10 or more Apartments111.1%
Mobile Home / Other13914.2%
Total976100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Platteville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Platteville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached694 (92.5%)56 (7.5%)
Single Unit, Attached23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other121 (87.1%)18 (13.0%)
Total838 (85.9%)138 (14.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Platteville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Platteville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms9 (1.1%)31 (22.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms201 (24.0%)46 (33.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms302 (36.0%)61 (44.2%)
8 or more Rooms326 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total838 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Platteville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Platteville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas728 (86.9%)104 (75.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas13 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity79 (9.4%)34 (24.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total838 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Platteville

Household Vehicle Usage in Platteville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (0.9%)20 (14.5%)
1 Vehicle142 (17.0%)51 (37.0%)
2 Vehicles318 (38.0%)12 (8.7%)
3 or more Vehicles370 (44.2%)55 (39.9%)
Total838 (100.0%)138 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Platteville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Platteville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units291547
Median Property Value$319,800$345,100
Median Household Income$62,420$103
Monthly Housing Costs$539$0
Real Estate Taxes$936$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00064 (22.0%)11 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99959 (20.3%)166 (30.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999114 (39.2%)310 (56.7%)
$500,000 to $749,99928 (9.6%)17 (3.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)32 (5.9%)
$1,000,000 or more14 (4.8%)11 (2.0%)
Total291 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (14.4%)8 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99997 (33.3%)57 (10.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936 (12.4%)125 (22.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99970 (24.0%)141 (25.8%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)113 (20.7%)
Total291 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Platteville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Platteville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x76 (26.1%)92,413 (16,894.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x32 (11.0%)93 (17.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x31 (10.6%)65 (11.9%)
4.0x or more152 (52.2%)112 (20.5%)
Total291 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800132 (45.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49973 (25.1%)45 (8.2%)
$800 to $1,49974 (25.4%)263 (48.1%)
Total291 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platteville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years420 (88.6%)54 (11.4%)
19 to 25 Years180 (64.3%)100 (35.7%)
26 to 34 Years461 (90.6%)48 (9.4%)
35 to 44 Years204 (79.4%)53 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years230 (61.2%)146 (38.8%)
55 to 64 Years373 (96.1%)15 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,501 (85.7%)416 (14.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Platteville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen420 (88.6%)54 (11.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen180 (64.3%)100 (35.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Platteville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000135 (86.0%)22 (14.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999186 (66.2%)95 (33.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999537 (97.1%)16 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999603 (88.2%)81 (11.8%)
$100,000 and over1,040 (83.7%)202 (16.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platteville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Platteville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6146 (65.5%)77 (34.5%)
6 to 18 Years309 (65.2%)131 (27.6%)
19 to 25 Years23 (8.2%)180 (64.3%)
25 to 34 Years117 (23.0%)344 (67.6%)
35 to 44 Years59 (23.0%)160 (62.3%)
45 to 54 Years89 (23.7%)186 (49.5%)
55 to 64 Years44 (11.3%)350 (90.2%)
65 to 74 Years222 (94.5%)140 (59.6%)
75 Years and over175 (100.0%)128 (73.1%)
Total1,184 (40.6%)1,696 (58.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Platteville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (5.2%)23 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years50 (12.3%)5 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years76 (14.1%)42 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years15 (15.5%)3 (2.2%)
75 Years and over28 (30.1%)16 (19.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Platteville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (6.6%)5 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years6 (1.1%)25 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.1%)3 (2.2%)
75 Years and over28 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (5.2%)23 (8.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (3.4%)17 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years55 (10.2%)9 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (30.1%)16 (19.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)16 (19.5%)

Technology Access in Platteville

Computing Device Access in Platteville

Computing Device Access in Platteville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop78480.3%
Smartphone82884.8%
Tablet62163.6%
No Computing Device555.6%
Total976100.0%

Internet Access in Platteville

Internet Access in Platteville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.8%
Broadband Home68570.2%
Cellular Data Only12612.9%
Satellite Internet12713.0%
No Internet10010.2%
Total976100.0%

Platteville Summary

Platteville is a small town located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The town is situated in the northern part of the state, approximately 25 miles northeast of Greeley and about 50 miles north of Denver. The population of Platteville was 2,717 at the 2010 census.

History

Platteville was founded in 1871 by a group of settlers from the Platte Valley in Nebraska. The town was named after the Platte River, which runs through the area. The first settlers were mostly farmers and ranchers, and the town quickly grew to become a thriving agricultural community.
In 1876, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad arrived in Platteville, connecting the town to the rest of the state. This allowed for the growth of the town, and by the early 1900s, Platteville had become a major agricultural center.

Geography

Platteville is located in Weld County, Colorado, at an elevation of 5,093 feet. The town is situated in the northern part of the state, approximately 25 miles northeast of Greeley and about 50 miles north of Denver.
The town is located in the Platte Valley, which is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Great Plains to the east. The Platte River runs through the valley, providing a source of water for the town.
The climate in Platteville is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 16 inches.

Economy

The economy of Platteville is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, and the surrounding area is known for its production of wheat, corn, and other crops.
In addition to agriculture, Platteville is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a plastics factory and a metal fabrication plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Platteville was 2,717. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Platteville was $50,938, and the median family income was $58,906. The per capita income was $22,945. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Platteville?
Total Population of Platteville is 2,917.
What is the Total Male Population of Platteville?
Total Male Population of Platteville is 1,418.
What is the Total Female Population of Platteville?
Total Female Population of Platteville is 1,499.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Platteville?
There are 94.60 Males per 100 Females in Platteville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Platteville?
There are 105.71 Females per 100 Males in Platteville.
What is the Median Population Age in Platteville?
Median Population Age in Platteville is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Platteville
Average Family Size in Platteville is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Platteville
Average Household Size in Platteville is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Platteville?
Per Capita income in Platteville is $35,070.
What is the Median Family Income in Platteville?
Median Family Income in Platteville is $87,227.
What is the Median Household income in Platteville?
Median Household Income in Platteville is $76,406.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Platteville?
Income or Wage Gap in Platteville is 38.7%.
Women in Platteville earn 61.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Platteville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Platteville is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Platteville?
There are 1,670 People in the Labor Forcein in Platteville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Platteville?
70.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Platteville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Platteville?
Unemployment Rate in Platteville is 8.7%.