Demographics & People — Platte City, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,793 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 2,044 |
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| Family Households | 1,179 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1928 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,158 |
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| Black or African American | 160 |
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| Asian | 83 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 239 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,575 |
| Irish | 882 |
| German | 852 |
| English | 715 |
| Other groups | 606 |
| American | 436 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 282 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 228 |
| Scotch-Irish | 194 |
| European | 131 |
Language
| English Only | 4,314 |
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| Spanish | 81 |
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| Population 5+ | 4,479 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 211 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,365 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Platte City, Missouri.
