Platteville, WI

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Platteville Overview

11,543
TOTAL POPULATION
6,393
MALE POPULATION
5,150
FEMALE POPULATION
124.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
80.56
FEMALES / 100 MALES
22.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,992
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,119
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,554
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,675
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Platteville Zip Codes

Platteville Area Codes

Race in Platteville

The most populous races in Platteville are White / Caucasian (10,495 | 90.9%), Black / African American (448 | 3.9%), and Asian (323 | 2.8%).
Race in Platteville
Race# Population% Population
Asian3232.8%
Black / African American4483.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3012.6%
Native / Alaskan180.2%
White / Caucasian10,49590.9%
Two or more Races2452.1%
Some other Race140.1%
Total11,543100.0%

Ancestry in Platteville

The most populous ancestries reported in Platteville are German (4,413 | 38.2%), Irish (1,166 | 10.1%), English (1,005 | 8.7%), Polish (860 | 7.4%), and Norwegian (747 | 6.5%), together accounting for 71.0% of all Platteville residents.
Ancestry in Platteville
Ancestry# Population% Population
African340.3%
American1751.5%
Arab400.4%
Bangladeshi120.1%
Belgian230.2%
Blackfeet280.2%
Burmese390.3%
Central American200.2%
Cherokee320.3%
Chippewa50.0%
Croatian40.0%
Cuban280.2%
Czech860.7%
Danish1050.9%
Dutch3012.6%
Eastern European80.1%
Ecuadorian80.1%
English1,0058.7%
European980.9%
Filipino240.2%
Finnish1451.3%
French3443.0%
French Canadian730.6%
German4,41338.2%
Greek290.3%
Hungarian430.4%
Icelander270.2%
Indian (Asian)690.6%
Inupiat70.1%
Irish1,16610.1%
Italian2682.3%
Jamaican210.2%
Korean270.2%
Laotian280.2%
Lebanese400.4%
Lithuanian40.0%
Luxembourger290.3%
Mexican1891.6%
Mexican American Indian130.1%
Nicaraguan200.2%
Nigerian160.1%
Northern European60.1%
Norwegian7476.5%
Polish8607.4%
Portuguese50.0%
Puerto Rican210.2%
Romanian120.1%
Russian380.3%
Scandinavian450.4%
Scotch-Irish620.5%
Scottish1080.9%
Serbian60.1%
Slovene280.2%
South American80.1%
Spaniard70.1%
Spanish280.2%
Subsaharan African340.3%
Swedish1821.6%
Swiss1591.4%
Thai640.5%
Ukrainian70.1%
Vietnamese1050.9%
Welsh450.4%
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Immigrants in Platteville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Platteville came from Asia (259 | 2.2%), South Central Asia (109 | 0.9%), Eastern Asia (101 | 0.9%), Bangladesh (86 | 0.7%), and China (73 | 0.6%), together accounting for 5.4% of all Platteville residents.
Immigrants in Platteville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa160.1%
Armenia20.0%
Asia2592.2%
Bangladesh860.7%
Central America160.1%
China730.6%
Eastern Asia1010.9%
Eastern Europe360.3%
Europe420.4%
Germany60.1%
Indonesia160.1%
Korea280.2%
Latin America160.1%
Lebanon40.0%
Mexico160.1%
Nigeria160.1%
Pakistan230.2%
Philippines270.2%
Russia360.3%
South Central Asia1090.9%
South Eastern Asia430.4%
Taiwan120.1%
Western Africa160.1%
Western Asia60.1%
Western Europe60.1%
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Sex and Age in Platteville

Sex and Age in Platteville

The most populous age groups in Platteville are 20 to 24 Years (2,195 | 34.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,307 | 25.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years168 (2.6%)142 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years174 (2.7%)167 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years309 (4.8%)190 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years1,070 (16.7%)839 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Years2,195 (34.3%)1,307 (25.4%)
25 to 29 Years556 (8.7%)306 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years288 (4.5%)141 (2.7%)
35 to 39 Years204 (3.2%)213 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Years242 (3.8%)248 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years240 (3.7%)242 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years156 (2.4%)165 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years108 (1.7%)236 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years198 (3.1%)201 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years161 (2.5%)126 (2.5%)
70 to 74 Years92 (1.4%)248 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years71 (1.1%)155 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years81 (1.3%)65 (1.3%)
85 Years and over80 (1.3%)159 (3.1%)
Total6,393 (100.0%)5,150 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Platteville

Median Family Size in Platteville

The median family size in Platteville is 2.98 persons per family, with single female/mother families (378 | 24.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.1 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (89 | 5.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Platteville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,109 (70.4%)2.96
Single Male/Father89 (5.7%)2.70
Single Female/Mother378 (24.0%)3.10
Total Families1,576 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Platteville

The median household size in Platteville is 2.24 persons per household, with single female/mother households (378 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (2,533 | 61.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.70 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Platteville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,109 (27.0%)2.96
Single Male/Father89 (2.2%)2.70
Single Female/Mother378 (9.2%)3.59
Non-family2,533 (61.7%)1.70
Total Households4,109 (100.0%)2.24

Household Size by Marriage Status in Platteville

Out of a total of 4,109 households in Platteville, 1,576 (38.4%) are family households, while 2,533 (61.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 762, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,446.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Platteville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,446 (35.2%)
2-Person Households762 (18.5%)664 (16.2%)
3-Person Households328 (8.0%)134 (3.3%)
4-Person Households242 (5.9%)289 (7.0%)
5-Person Households143 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households68 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,576 (38.4%)2,533 (61.7%)

Female Fertility in Platteville

Fertility by Age in Platteville

Average fertility rate in Platteville is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 60.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Platteville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years25 (16.1%)30.0
20 to 34 years94 (60.7%)54.0
35 to 50 years36 (23.2%)49.0
Total155 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Platteville

83.9% of women with births (155) in Platteville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Platteville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (83.9%)25 (16.1%)

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 Diploma25 (16.1%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree82 (52.9%)154.0
Graduate Degree48 (31.0%)147.0
Total155 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Platteville

16.1% of women with births in Platteville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% 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%)25 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (83.9%)25 (16.1%)

Income in Platteville

Income Overview in Platteville

Per Capita Income in Platteville is $24,992, while median incomes of families and households are $90,119 and $46,554 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,543$24,992
Median Family Income1,576$90,119
Mean Family Income1,576$89,775
Median Household Income4,109$46,554
Mean Household Income4,109$65,660
Income Deficit1,576$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,54314.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,54385.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,5430.46

Earnings by Sex in Platteville

Average Earnings in Platteville are $15,482, $14,117 for men and $16,469 for women, a difference of 14.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Platteville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,639 (57.5%)$14,117
Female3,436 (42.5%)$16,469
Total8,075 (100.0%)$15,482

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Platteville

The most common earnings brackets in Platteville are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (639 | 13.8%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (364 | 10.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Platteville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less268 (5.8%)270 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999554 (11.9%)284 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499639 (13.8%)364 (10.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999393 (8.5%)326 (9.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499362 (7.8%)174 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999160 (3.5%)166 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499174 (3.7%)228 (6.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99991 (2.0%)124 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499166 (3.6%)92 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999253 (5.4%)68 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999126 (2.7%)179 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999112 (2.4%)238 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99982 (1.8%)94 (2.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999191 (4.1%)124 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99984 (1.8%)159 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999150 (3.2%)25 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999384 (8.3%)203 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999161 (3.5%)115 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999197 (4.3%)136 (4.0%)
$100,000+92 (2.0%)67 (1.9%)
Total4,639 (100.0%)3,436 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Platteville

Average earnings in Platteville are $42,705 for men and $39,390 for women, a difference of 7.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $57,478, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $28,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,427, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,280.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,309$26,280
College or Associate's Degree$37,669$27,643
Bachelor's Degree$28,750$46,347
Graduate Degree$57,478$64,427
Total$42,705$39,390

Family Income in Platteville

Family Income Brackets in Platteville

According to the Platteville family income data, there are 511 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 32.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Platteville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000764.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999473.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991328.4%
$35,000 to $49,99918411.7%
$50,000 to $74,99923014.6%
$75,000 to $99,99925716.3%
$100,000 to $149,99951132.4%
$150,000 to $199,999654.1%
$200,000+724.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Platteville

6-person families (33 | 2.1%) account for the highest median family income in Platteville with $146,339 per family, while 2-person families (777 | 49.3%) have the highest median income of $39,946 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Platteville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families777 (49.3%)$79,893
3-Person Families338 (21.4%)$91,905
4-Person Families294 (18.6%)$66,563
5-Person Families91 (5.8%)$123,104
6-Person Families33 (2.1%)$146,339
7+ Person Families43 (2.7%)$64,044
Total1,576 (100.0%)$90,119

Family Income by Number of Earners in Platteville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Platteville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners122 (7.7%)$0
1 Earner637 (40.4%)$61,250
2 Earners721 (45.8%)$100,804
3+ Earners96 (6.1%)$130,000
Total1,576 (100.0%)$90,119

Household Income in Platteville

Household Income Brackets in Platteville

With 744 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Platteville, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 90 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Platteville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003087.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992225.4%
$15,000 to $24,9993458.4%
$25,000 to $34,99967816.5%
$35,000 to $49,99955913.6%
$50,000 to $74,99974418.1%
$75,000 to $99,99942310.3%
$100,000 to $149,99963715.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991072.6%
$200,000+902.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Platteville

The median household income in Platteville is $46,554, with the highest median household income of $57,923 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,296 households (31.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,952, with 1,017 households (24.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Platteville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,017 (24.7%)$33,952
25 to 44 Years1,296 (31.5%)$57,923
45 to 64 Years1,026 (25.0%)$56,771
65+ Years770 (18.7%)$46,481
Total4,109 (100.0%)$46,554

Poverty in Platteville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville

With 28.9% poverty level for males and 22.7% for females among the residents of Platteville, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,007 males (60.9%) and 603 females (54.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (20.2%)33 (23.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years42 (24.4%)32 (21.9%)
12 to 14 Years33 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years18 (19.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)42 (17.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,007 (60.9%)603 (54.0%)
25 to 34 Years173 (21.1%)101 (22.6%)
35 to 44 Years30 (6.7%)44 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years28 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years13 (4.3%)11 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years20 (8.4%)55 (14.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)53 (15.4%)
Total1,398 (28.9%)974 (22.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Platteville

According to the poverty statistics in Platteville, males aged 5 years and females aged 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 Years134 (79.8%)109 (76.8%)
5 Years85 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years130 (75.6%)114 (78.1%)
12 to 14 Years191 (85.3%)113 (100.0%)
15 Years74 (80.4%)61 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years53 (100.0%)200 (82.6%)
18 to 24 Years647 (39.1%)513 (46.0%)
25 to 34 Years648 (78.9%)346 (77.4%)
35 to 44 Years416 (93.3%)417 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years368 (92.9%)407 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years290 (95.7%)420 (97.5%)
65 to 74 Years219 (91.6%)319 (85.3%)
75 Years and over180 (100.0%)291 (84.6%)
Total3,435 (71.1%)3,327 (77.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Platteville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Platteville show that 2.3% or 26 of the total 1,109 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.3%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Platteville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children657 (97.8%)15 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children325 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children86 (88.7%)11 (11.3%)
5 or more Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,083 (97.7%)26 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Platteville

According to the poverty data in Platteville, 31.5% or 28 single-father households and 10.1% or 38 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 households (63.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (17.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Platteville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children28 (63.6%)21 (10.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (17.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (31.5%)38 (10.1%)

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

The poverty data for Platteville shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 66 of the single-parent households (14.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (11.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 household (20.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Platteville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children15 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)49 (20.1%)
3 or 4 Children11 (11.3%)17 (12.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (2.3%)66 (14.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Platteville

Employment by Class of Employer in Platteville

Among the 6,280 employed individuals in Platteville, private company employees (4,175 | 66.5%), state government employees (868 | 13.8%), and local government employees (456 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Platteville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,17566.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1412.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2333.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations3916.2%
Local Government Employees4567.3%
State Government Employees86813.8%
Federal Government Employees160.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total6,280100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Platteville

According to the labor force statistics for Platteville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,238), 65.2% or 6,675 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 280 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 97.8% or 785 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.0% or 71 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Platteville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years786 (44.8%)71 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,448 (69.9%)118 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years806 (93.5%)64 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years321 (74.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years837 (92.3%)30 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years785 (97.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years206 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years233 (58.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years188 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over64 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,675 (65.2%)280 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Platteville

According to labor force statistics for Platteville, 85.1% of individuals (3,186) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,744) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 92 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.9% or 1,679 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.5% or 30 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma401 (82.3%)37 (7.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,057 (82.1%)79 (6.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,679 (91.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,186 (85.1%)109 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Platteville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Platteville are Community & Social Service (1,031 | 16.1%), Education Instruction & Library (830 | 13.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (515 | 8.1%), Management (420 | 6.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (317 | 5.0%).
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 Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (91.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (78.2%), Education Instruction & Library (69.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management208 (49.5%)212 (50.5%)
Business & Financial67 (59.3%)46 (40.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science372 (72.2%)143 (27.8%)
Computers & Mathematics222 (70.0%)95 (30.0%)
Architecture & Engineering110 (69.6%)48 (30.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 389 (37.7%)642 (62.3%)
Education, Arts & Media55 (46.6%)63 (53.4%)
Legal Services & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library257 (31.0%)573 (69.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment68 (91.9%)6 (8.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating35 (31.5%)76 (68.5%)
Health Technologists17 (21.8%)61 (78.2%)
Total (Category)1,071 (48.9%)1,119 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Platteville are Food Preparation & Serving (612 | 9.6%), Personal Care & Service (306 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (164 | 2.6%), Healthcare Support (158 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (76 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Platteville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Platteville, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (51.2%), Personal Care & Service (48.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (43.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (80.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (80.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
Security & Protection15 (19.7%)61 (80.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (19.7%)61 (80.3%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving264 (43.1%)348 (56.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance84 (51.2%)80 (48.8%)
Personal Care & Service148 (48.4%)158 (51.6%)
Total (Category)511 (38.8%)805 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Platteville are Sales & Related (612 | 9.6%), and Office & Administration (572 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Platteville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related300 (49.0%)312 (51.0%)
Office & Administration130 (22.7%)442 (77.3%)
Total (Category)430 (36.3%)754 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Platteville are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (243 | 3.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (135 | 2.1%), and Construction & Extraction (82 | 1.3%).
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 & Forestry48 (35.6%)87 (64.4%)
Construction & Extraction59 (72.0%)23 (28.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair243 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)350 (76.1%)110 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Platteville are Production (620 | 9.7%), Material Moving (469 | 7.3%), and Transportation (152 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Platteville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Platteville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production528 (85.2%)92 (14.8%)
Transportation152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving396 (84.4%)73 (15.6%)
Total (Category)1,076 (86.7%)165 (13.3%)
Total (Overall)3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Platteville

Employment Industries in Platteville

The major employment industries in Platteville include Educational Services (1,265 | 19.8%), Retail Trade (1,209 | 18.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (891 | 13.9%), Manufacturing (678 | 10.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (478 | 7.5%).
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 Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.7%), Public Administration (71.1%), and Information (68.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Platteville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting64 (42.4%)87 (57.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction174 (66.9%)86 (33.1%)
Manufacturing613 (90.4%)65 (9.6%)
Wholesale Trade48 (63.2%)28 (36.8%)
Retail Trade729 (60.3%)480 (39.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information24 (31.2%)53 (68.8%)
Finance & Insurance75 (51.0%)72 (49.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing100 (85.5%)17 (14.5%)
Professional & Scientific140 (44.4%)175 (55.6%)
Enterprise Management15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support50 (61.7%)31 (38.3%)
Educational Services538 (42.5%)727 (57.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance49 (10.2%)429 (89.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation98 (72.6%)37 (27.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services439 (49.3%)452 (50.7%)
Public Administration48 (28.9%)118 (71.1%)
Total3,438 (53.8%)2,953 (46.2%)

Education in Platteville

School Enrollment in Platteville

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,283 students in Platteville are college / undergraduate (4,733 | 75.3%), high school (576 | 9.2%), and middle school (434 | 6.9%).
School Enrollment in Platteville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool761.2%
Kindergarten330.5%
Elementary School2654.2%
Middle School4346.9%
High School5769.2%
College / Undergraduate4,73375.3%
Graduate / Professional1662.6%
Total6,283100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Platteville

Out of a total of 6,283 students who are enrolled in schools in Platteville, 402 (6.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,881 (93.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 60 (46.9% 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 7 (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 Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old324 (95.0%)17 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds431 (86.4%)68 (13.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds383 (84.2%)72 (15.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,366 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,998 (97.2%)87 (2.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds307 (76.4%)95 (23.6%)
35 Years and over68 (53.1%)60 (46.9%)
Total5,881 (93.6%)402 (6.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Platteville

Education (570 | 24.1%), business (376 | 15.9%), computers & mathematics (215 | 9.1%), science & technology (197 | 8.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (181 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 2,361 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 & Mathematics2159.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1817.7%
Physical & Health Sciences441.9%
Psychology1064.5%
Social Sciences813.4%
Engineering1466.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies100.4%
Science & Technology1978.3%
Business37615.9%
Education57024.1%
Literature & Languages461.9%
Liberal Arts & History411.7%
Visual & Performing Arts1446.1%
Communications1034.4%
Arts & Humanities1014.3%
Total2,361100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Platteville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Platteville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Platteville are males with 2 vehicles (995, accounting for 35.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,057, making up 40.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Platteville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle58 (2.1%)66 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle741 (26.3%)728 (29.6%)
2 Vehicles995 (35.3%)1,057 (43.0%)
3 Vehicles500 (17.7%)441 (17.9%)
4 Vehicles400 (14.2%)117 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles128 (4.5%)48 (1.9%)
Total2,822 (100.0%)2,457 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Platteville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Platteville are 5 to 9 minutes (2,091 commuters, 35.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,058 commuters, 18.0%), and less than 5 minutes (512 commuters, 8.7%).
Commute Time in Platteville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5128.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2,09135.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,05818.0%
15 to 19 Minutes3175.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4978.4%
25 to 29 Minutes3886.6%
30 to 34 Minutes3966.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1402.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1702.9%
45 to 59 Minutes841.4%
60 to 89 Minutes1742.9%
90 or more Minutes621.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Platteville

The most common commute times in Platteville are 5 to 9 minutes (1,052 commuters, 32.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,039 commuters, 38.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Platteville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes370 (11.5%)142 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,052 (32.7%)1,039 (38.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes657 (20.4%)401 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes166 (5.2%)151 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes143 (4.4%)354 (13.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes319 (9.9%)69 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes161 (5.0%)235 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes94 (2.9%)46 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes89 (2.8%)81 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (0.4%)71 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes107 (3.3%)67 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes43 (1.3%)19 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Platteville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Platteville are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (465, 14.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (606, 22.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Platteville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM110 (3.4%)39 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM62 (1.9%)55 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM221 (6.9%)69 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM67 (2.1%)35 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM221 (6.9%)329 (12.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM451 (14.0%)606 (22.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM391 (12.2%)391 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM304 (9.5%)220 (8.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM136 (4.2%)182 (6.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM268 (8.3%)27 (1.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM155 (4.8%)166 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM25 (0.8%)78 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM465 (14.5%)377 (14.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM338 (10.5%)101 (3.8%)
Total3,214 (100.0%)2,675 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Platteville

Occupancy by Ownership in Platteville

Of the total 4,109 dwellings in Platteville, owner-occupied units account for 1,624 (39.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,485 (60.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Platteville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,62439.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,48560.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,109100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Platteville

Occupancy by Household Size in Platteville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,44635.2%
2-Person Household1,42634.7%
3-Person Household46211.2%
4+ Person Household77518.9%
Total Housing Units4,109100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Platteville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Platteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household505 (34.9%)941 (65.1%)
2-Person Household577 (40.5%)849 (59.5%)
3-Person Household208 (45.0%)254 (55.0%)
4+ Person Household334 (43.1%)441 (56.9%)
Total Housing Units1,624 (39.5%)2,485 (60.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Platteville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Platteville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School18 (12.0%)132 (88.0%)
High School Diploma283 (42.0%)391 (58.0%)
College/Associate Degree358 (21.5%)1,307 (78.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher965 (59.6%)655 (40.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Platteville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Platteville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,73942.3%
35 to 44 Years57414.0%
45 to 54 Years49812.1%
55 to 64 Years52812.9%
65 to 74 Years3799.2%
75 to 84 Years2536.2%
85 Years and Over1383.4%
Total4,109100.0%

Housing Finances in Platteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Platteville

Median Income by Occupancy in Platteville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,624 (39.5%)$91,859
Renter-Occupied2,485 (60.5%)$35,516
Average4,109 (100.0%)$46,554

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Platteville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Platteville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00052 (3.2%)90 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99922 (1.3%)143 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99913 (0.8%)208 (8.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99947 (2.9%)213 (8.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (2.6%)42 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999142 (8.7%)537 (21.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999141 (8.7%)418 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999218 (13.4%)525 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999261 (16.1%)161 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999521 (32.1%)117 (4.7%)
$150,000 or more164 (10.1%)31 (1.3%)
Total1,624 (100.0%)2,485 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Platteville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Platteville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035 (2.2%)36 (1.5%)
$300 to $499217 (13.4%)130 (5.2%)
$500 to $799417 (25.7%)769 (30.9%)
$800 to $999183 (11.3%)643 (25.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499416 (25.6%)573 (23.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999190 (11.7%)281 (11.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499110 (6.8%)23 (0.9%)
$2,500 to $2,99946 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,624 (100.0%)2,485 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Platteville

Housing Structures in Platteville

Housing Structures in Platteville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,23154.3%
Single Unit, Attached1854.5%
2 Unit Apartments1684.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1443.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3157.7%
10 or more Apartments1,06625.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total4,109100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Platteville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Platteville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,510 (67.7%)721 (32.3%)
Single Unit, Attached114 (61.6%)71 (38.4%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)168 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)144 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)315 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,066 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,624 (39.5%)2,485 (60.5%)

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%)167 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (1.3%)620 (24.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms444 (27.3%)972 (39.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms582 (35.8%)509 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms576 (35.5%)217 (8.7%)
Total1,624 (100.0%)2,485 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Platteville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Platteville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,201 (74.0%)1,281 (51.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas60 (3.7%)218 (8.8%)
Electricity237 (14.6%)914 (36.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene117 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels9 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)72 (2.9%)
Total1,624 (100.0%)2,485 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Platteville

Household Vehicle Usage in Platteville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (0.8%)259 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle496 (30.5%)1,251 (50.3%)
2 Vehicles802 (49.4%)562 (22.6%)
3 or more Vehicles313 (19.3%)413 (16.6%)
Total1,624 (100.0%)2,485 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Platteville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Platteville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units772852
Median Property Value$167,000$190,400
Median Household Income$68,684$63
Monthly Housing Costs$627$10
Real Estate Taxes$3,448$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00040 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99930 (3.9%)17 (2.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999648 (83.9%)786 (92.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99937 (4.8%)49 (5.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99917 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total772 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00052 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (13.3%)22 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99995 (12.3%)78 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (11.3%)46 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (12.0%)131 (15.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999177 (22.9%)168 (19.7%)
$150,000 or more101 (13.1%)344 (40.4%)
Total772 (100.0%)852 (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 2.0x374 (48.4%)96,641 (11,342.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x47 (6.1%)290 (34.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x82 (10.6%)393 (46.1%)
4.0x or more237 (30.7%)84 (9.9%)
Total772 (100.0%)852 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Platteville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Platteville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49946 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499707 (91.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total772 (100.0%)852 (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 Years388 (94.2%)24 (5.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,920 (99.1%)18 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years4,065 (94.5%)238 (5.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,042 (87.3%)151 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years867 (95.6%)40 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years761 (94.8%)42 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years632 (86.1%)102 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years613 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older524 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,812 (94.6%)615 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Platteville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born388 (94.2%)24 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,920 (99.1%)18 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,065 (94.5%)238 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Platteville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Platteville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,425 (91.5%)133 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,295 (92.9%)175 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,614 (95.2%)81 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,091 (93.6%)74 (6.4%)
$100,000 and over2,231 (96.8%)73 (3.2%)

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 6168 (40.8%)220 (53.4%)
6 to 18 Years653 (33.7%)1,343 (69.3%)
19 to 25 Years415 (9.6%)3,837 (89.2%)
25 to 34 Years202 (16.9%)850 (71.3%)
35 to 44 Years240 (26.5%)670 (73.9%)
45 to 54 Years108 (13.5%)676 (84.2%)
55 to 64 Years145 (19.8%)527 (71.8%)
65 to 74 Years575 (93.8%)525 (85.6%)
75 Years and over524 (100.0%)408 (77.9%)
Total3,030 (26.5%)9,056 (79.2%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)41 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years257 (6.5%)309 (13.5%)
35 to 64 Years127 (11.1%)178 (13.7%)
65 to 74 Years65 (27.2%)77 (20.6%)
75 Years and over34 (18.9%)203 (59.0%)

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 Years48 (1.2%)19 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years40 (3.5%)73 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years65 (27.2%)52 (13.9%)
75 Years and over33 (18.3%)140 (40.7%)

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%)27 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.1%)4 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years17 (1.5%)53 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)55 (14.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)38 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Platteville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years167 (4.2%)245 (10.7%)
35 to 64 Years52 (4.5%)125 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1 (0.6%)17 (4.9%)

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 Years40 (1.0%)21 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years77 (6.7%)110 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.1%)
75 Years and over1 (0.6%)101 (29.4%)

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 Years37 (0.9%)40 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years29 (2.5%)79 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Platteville

Computing Device Access in Platteville

Computing Device Access in Platteville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,40682.9%
Smartphone3,60487.7%
Tablet2,17452.9%
No Computing Device2245.4%
Total4,109100.0%

Internet Access in Platteville

Internet Access in Platteville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,00473.1%
Cellular Data Only43210.5%
Satellite Internet2716.6%
No Internet51712.6%
Total4,109100.0%

Platteville Summary

Platteville, Wisconsin is a small city located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is the county seat of Grant County and is home to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The city has a population of 11,224 as of the 2020 census.

History

Platteville was founded in 1827 by Moses Meeker, a surveyor from New York. He named the city after the Platte River, which runs through the area. The city was incorporated in 1851 and was the first city in Grant County.
In the late 19th century, Platteville was a major center for the mining of lead and zinc. The city was home to several large mining companies, including the Platteville Mining Company, which was founded in 1872. The city was also home to the Platteville Iron Works, which produced iron products for the mining industry.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville was founded in 1866 and is the oldest university in the state. The university has grown to become one of the largest universities in the state, with an enrollment of over 8,000 students.

Geography

Platteville is located in the southwestern corner of Wisconsin, in Grant County. The city is situated on the banks of the Platte River, which runs through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is located in the Driftless Area, which is characterized by its rugged terrain and lack of glaciation.
The city has a total area of 5.3 square miles, of which 5.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

Platteville's economy is largely based on education, manufacturing, and agriculture. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is the largest employer in the city, with over 2,000 employees. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Platteville Iron Works, which produces iron products for the mining industry.
Agriculture is also an important part of the city's economy. The city is home to several dairy farms, as well as a number of vegetable and fruit farms.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Platteville had a population of 11,224. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Platteville was $45,945, and the median family income was $58,945. The per capita income for the city was $22,945. About 11.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% 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 11,543.
What is the Total Male Population of Platteville?
Total Male Population of Platteville is 6,393.
What is the Total Female Population of Platteville?
Total Female Population of Platteville is 5,150.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Platteville?
There are 124.14 Males per 100 Females in Platteville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Platteville?
There are 80.56 Females per 100 Males in Platteville.
What is the Median Population Age in Platteville?
Median Population Age in Platteville is 22.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Platteville
Average Family Size in Platteville is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Platteville
Average Household Size in Platteville is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Platteville?
Per Capita income in Platteville is $24,992.
What is the Median Family Income in Platteville?
Median Family Income in Platteville is $90,119.
What is the Median Household income in Platteville?
Median Household Income in Platteville is $46,554.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Platteville?
Income or Wage Gap in Platteville is 14.3%.
Women in Platteville earn 85.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Platteville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Platteville is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Platteville?
There are 6,675 People in the Labor Forcein in Platteville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Platteville?
65.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Platteville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Platteville?
Unemployment Rate in Platteville is 4.2%.