Platte is a city located in Charles Mix County South Dakota. Platte has a 2024 population of 1,225. Platte is currently declining at a rate of -1.37% annually and its population has decreased by -5.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,293 in 2020.
The average household income in Platte is $71,465 with a poverty rate of 17.58%. The median age in Platte is 33.9 years: 34.9 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Platte was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,251 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.08% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 548 | 2.27 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 242 | 3.14 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 240 | 1.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Female | 66 | 3.36 | 12.1 | 87.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 2.32% |
| Associates Degree | 122 | 14.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 23.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 355 | 41.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 4.06% |
| Some College | 97 | 11.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 846 | 799 | 231 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,840 | $42,143 | $41,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,316 | $46,012 | $22,863 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,778 | $47,891 | $27,986 |
| Some College | $45,357 | $55,100 | $28,056 |
$40,778
Average Earnings
$47,891
Average Male
$27,986
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.32% of Platte residents speak only English, while 0.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,208 | 201 | 16.64% |
| Multiple | 20 | 14 | 70% |
| Native | 4 | 4 | 100% |
17.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.91%
Male Poverty Rate
22.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Platte is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Platte is White, with 16.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 9.85% |
| Some College | 9.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 11.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,548 | $78,742 |
| Households | $61,923 | $71,465 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,079 | $60,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 6.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.91%
Born in Platte
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
99.46% of Platte residents were born in the United States, with 79.91% having been born in South Dakota. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,140 | -17 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 1,157 | -17 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 1,174 | -17 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 1,191 | -17 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 1,208 | -17 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 1,225 | -17 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,242 | -11 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 1,253 | -4 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 1,257 | -36 | -2.78% |
| 2020 | 1,293 | 35 | 2.78% |
| 2019 | 1,258 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,255 | -13 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 1,268 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 1,264 | 4 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 1,260 | 20 | 1.61% |
| 2014 | 1,240 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 1,237 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 1,239 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,239 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |